Christian Dior’s “New Look” of 1947 continued to influence the fashions of the 1950s. Unpadded, rounded shoulders, shapely bust lines, closely-defined waistlines, and fully, billowy skirts define the new, more feminine wardrobe. Blouses, jeans, and long, narrow skirts were also quite popular.
The dirndl dress, either sleeveless or with small puff sleeves and having a billowy skirt, became an extremely popular style. This type of casual attire was the hallmark of 1950s fashions.
Also notice the pony tails, which were very popular for girls in the 1950s. For a casual look, jeans were quite fashionable and were often rolled up at the bottom.
Check out these vintage photos to see what teenage girls looked like from the 1950s.
