1950’s in fashion for women. Who did women really wear in the 1950’s ? Trends, A-line dresses and skirts, hairstyles and makeup. Where to buy them today.
In the post war period, Paris fashion decreed the so called “New Look” – a tailored, more feminine silhouette. Hourglass curves were back with cinched waists, full hips and busts returning. Skirts in the 1950’s were commonly circle or pencil skirts. Hems dropped well below the knee in either case. Christian Dior’s last major innovation prior to his death was the A-line silhouette in his 1955 collection. A more conservative, graceful look was the order of the day . For evening dresses, the ballgown was favored. Dresses had fitted bodices and the Peter Pan Collar became a major fad. Capri pants, thanks to Audrey Hepburn were a fashion fad.
Browse all the 1950’s fashion trends, season by season, as actually worn by women of the 1950’s. Find inspiration for 1950’s style dresses, full circle skirts, swimsuits and so much more. Learn where you can buy these colorful and feminine styles today.
A Short archive film of a 1950’s beauty salon in Havana. For authentic 1940’s and 1950’s makeup guides, keep an eye out for our soon to be launched Vintage Makeup Guide. Also pay a visit to Besame Cosmetics and add a real touch of glamour to your vintage look. That’s all ! copyright Glamourdaze 2011 …
Elizabeth Taylor Cleopatra Eyes – A Simple Guide. Departing briefly from the vintage makeup guides based on the decade, here is a simple guide to a classic Hollywood look, made famous by the irreplaceable and iconic Liz Taylor. This is a general guide for anyone to do, using their own makeup, except for one important …
Elizabeth Taylor applying eye makeup.From the public domain film The Drivers Seat. Learn the art of 1950’s Makeup style for yourself . Instant download 1950’s makeup and beauty guides from Vintage Make-up Guide.com.
A Life of beauty – Elizabeth Taylor This is our tribute to Elizabeth Taylor. An animated film, morphing iconic images from her youth to middle age.
1950’s womans beauty salon Here we have an archive film exploring the mysteries of a 1950’s woman’s beauty salon, and though still run by men – it was the 1950’s after all – there is a noticeable absence of the usual patronizing narrator in this film compared to many of the 1950’s beauty instruction films …
The Retro Kitchen of THE FUTURE !! This 1950’s glamourized vision of a kitchen of the future, might look a little dated now, but back then, anything that was plastic or chrome metal, was considered cutting edge!Of course this film depicts the fantasy kitchen, as envisioned at the time – funny how we’ve all gone …
Vintage fashion advice from the 1950’s for the essentials of beauty. If you are keen on mastering the look of Joan Holloway, Peggy Olsen or Betty Draper from Mad Men, the following advice comes from women fashion writers of the period !Explore loads of other fabulous educational posts on vintage 1950’s fashion history Sophie Loren …
1950’s Fashion – Bell Skirts – Glamourdaze Visit other great 1950’s Fashion links: 1950’s Fashion Designers 1950’s Fashion Show – Paris The Powder Room – 1950’s Makeup Charming travelogue fashion film from the 1950’s,featuring beautiful circle skirts and finishing in a womens hair salon, where we see the latest in 1950’s hairstyles. Enjoy
1950’s Fashion – Makeup Tips – GlamourDaze Other useful 1950’s fashion links: Famous Fashion Designers of the 1950’s The Powder Room The sultry secretary style and makeup looks of the 1950’s that MadMen Joan Holloway epitomizes is showcased in this beautiful original archive film from the 1950’s . The whole film glows with that …
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