40s and 50s style

[Couture_Tribe]

I do notice lots of 50s pin up look, even I am doing the red lip thing.....

 

[jun3machina]

bump because i love this!!!!!!!!

 

[John_M.]

Anything that isn't the '80s is fine with me. My personal favorite fashion decade (especially with ladies) is the '70s. Chunky shoes, big bellbellom jeans and pants, some of the culottes (gaucho pants, nowadays)... too much to name.

In a way, I thought '40s and '50s style was already here with high-heeled peep-toe pumps. I probably know more about the 1960s with fashion more than the two decades mentioned in this thread. I think back to one of those Old Spice ads in magazines where some lady is wearing a bright red top with high-waisted short-shorts. I'm thinking '60s because I'm watching "Access Hollywood" whereas fashion inspired by the movie "Hairspray."

To be honest, I don't know of the 1940s and 1950s all that well to think about this being a trend. Heck, they may as well bring back the '20s. You know, the flappers and all that. Can't even imagine some of my lady friends dressing up '40s and '50s style.

 

[pinksatin]

I just came across this dress and thought it was relevent:
49.99

urbanoutfitters.com

 

[Betty_B]

This is horrible..I don't think i can make difference between 50's even before that, through 80's .. they all seem the same to me...
I wish I knew and can identify the styles through the years...

 

[beach_gerl]

I like the modern retro style. Very feminine and arty, something that will appeal someone's eye at any time yet bring a smile. I like that there's a hybrid of old and new styles together like I see nowadays in the streets or ads.

 

[John_M.]

That's a good point. Most people kind of think it's unoriginal to steal from certain decades of fashion (yet it's perfectly fine to rub in the '80s to most people). But not too many people know of '40s and '50s fashion. Around this time, most TV material was in black and white. So how are we going to know about fashion as it was in the 1940s and 1950s? People know the '60s. Heck, I even have a section in my 1969 World Book encyclopedia collection about some of the more popular fashions of '69. Most of you probably know about a certain concert held around this time that changed American lifestyles and fashions (hints: New York, rock music, rebellion against middle class values). But again, I don't think too many know of '40s and '50s fashion to perhaps make this relevant in post-modern society. This trend may not have the life and the selling power to be a hit among ladies. But anything is possible...

 

[jun3machina]

Anything that isn't the '80s is fine with me. My personal favorite fashion decade (especially with ladies) is the '70s. Chunky shoes, big bellbellom jeans and pants, some of the culottes (gaucho pants, nowadays)... too much to name.

In a way, I thought '40s and '50s style was already here with high-heeled peep-toe pumps. I probably know more about the 1960s with fashion more than the two decades mentioned in this thread. I think back to one of those Old Spice ads in magazines where some lady is wearing a bright red top with high-waisted short-shorts. I'm thinking '60s because I'm watching "Access Hollywood" whereas fashion inspired by the movie "Hairspray."

To be honest, I don't know of the 1940s and 1950s all that well to think about this being a trend. Heck, they may as well bring back the '20s. You know, the flappers and all that. Can't even imagine some of my lady friends dressing up '40s and '50s style.

actually, a lot of th 1970's was influenced by the 1940's: the platform shoes, originally from the 1930's and 1940's officewear, made a comeback withe the disco stuff from the 70's; pantsuits and suit jackets: th cut and look made popular by office workers and katherine hepburn; wrap dresses, v-necks, belted waist dresses...so many many styles of the 70's were taken right out of the 1940's.

a lot of the pin-up style familiar in L.A. (as seen in gwen stefani's L.A.M.B. clothing line as well as being shown on that new show 'LA ink", the rockabillie look, rachel mcgawen, dita von teese, gwen stefani, zooey deschanel, are all poster girls for this look)

i actually think that style thing on access hollywood was bit lame and over with before it started. sienna miller and others were doning that sequine mod dressa bout 6 months prior to hairspray being out in theatres. they're just trying to put a quick story together and make women think walking around like a disco ball is chic.

 

[jun3machina]

That's a good point. Most people kind of think it's unoriginal to steal from certain decades of fashion (yet it's perfectly fine to rub in the '80s to most people). But not too many people know of '40s and '50s fashion. Around this time, most TV material was in black and white. So how are we going to know about fashion as it was in the 1940s and 1950s? People know the '60s. Heck, I even have a section in my 1969 World Book encyclopedia collection about some of the more popular fashions of '69. Most of you probably know about a certain concert held around this time that changed American lifestyles and fashions (hints: New York, rock music, rebellion against middle class values). But again, I don't think too many know of '40s and '50s fashion to perhaps make this relevant in post-modern society. This trend may not have the life and the selling power to be a hit among ladies. But anything is possible...

there are plenty of studio shots and magazines from the 40's and 50's in color, it's just it's not over expsoed like the 60's and 80's...but if you look at the majority of the fall collections, expecially marc jacobs, it is directly inspired by old hollywood glamour, the 1930's - late 1940's. the hat trend, the fitted dressed, the ladylike shoes and makeup, the subdued color palettes and graphic prints....it's all vintage inspired and very directly so.

here's a wonderful sight with some 1940's fashion insight: http://www.angelfire.com/retro2/lisanostalgia1/40sfashion.html

 

[jun3machina]

also this: http://www.costumegallery.com/1940.htm

 

[indielectronic]

Love.

 

[disco54]

I think the 40s youth sihloette has yet to come in the fashion world , mostly designers when they reference old hollywood and NOT the dance and youth culture , like tied raglan tops , short short circe skirts , peep toe thick platforms , gold bangles , bobby pins , short A line flippy skirt ( next big sihloette i feel in skirts) , puff sleeve dresses , polka dots , bobby socks and tennis shoes . In mens clothing , demob suits , huge lapels , fur coats , zoot suits , baggy trousers , chain pockets , two tone shoes , white snug tshirts ..stella!!! lol


Actually to John M , what fashions we think about the 70s , were actually taken from the early 40s , especially early 70s to mid 70s 1971-1975. So all the wide lapels , big collars , flares , were taken from the 40s. BTW early 40s fashion is very different from late 40s fashion , which is more 50s looking esp with the full skirts and voluminous looks.

The later part of the 70s , 1977-1979 , referenced the late 40s and 50s , this trend continued till the early 80s , but i personally like the 40s more , the 50s were more restrained and uptight , I can seey YSL referenced the early 40s so much , there is something freespirited , classy and sexy about that WWII dressing .

 

[jun3machina]

karma for that lovely accurate post! /\

 

[disco54]

had some spelling mistakes in my post

I think the 40s youth silhouette has yet to come in the fashion world . Most designers when they reference the 40s , they reference old hollywood and NOT the gritty and vibrant dance and youth culture. The youth fashion was very fun and hip, like tied raglan sleeved tops ,halters , short short circe skirts , peep toe thick platforms a la betty paige , gold bangles , bobby pins , short A line flippy skirt ( next big silhouette in skirts IMO) , puff sleeve dresses , polka dots , bobby socks and tennis shoes . In mens clothing , demob suits , huge lapels , fur coats , zoot suits , baggy trousers , chain pockets , two tone shoes , white snug tshirts ..stella a la marlon brandon!!! lol


Actually to John M , what fashions which come to mind when we think about the 70s , were actually taken from the early 40s , especially early 70s to the mid 70s period 1971-1975. So all the wide lapels , big collars , flares , were taken from the 40s. BTW early 40s fashion is very different from late 40s fashion , which is more 50s looking esp with the full skirts and voluminous looks. In 1947 , Dior unveiled his new look , and that pretty much dictated the look well into the 50s.

The later part of the 70s , 1977-1979 , referenced the late 40s and 50s , this trend continued till the early 80s , but i personally like the 40s more , the 50s were more restrained and uptight , I can see why YSL referenced the early 40s so much , there is something freespirited , classy and sexy about the way youth dressed during the WWII period . Fashions from this period are like thin high waisted pencil skirts ,fishtails skirts , poodle skirts , pearls , silver jewellry .

 

[disco54]

thanks machina ..sorry for the spelling mistakes

 

[rayder]

i love every thing 1940s

 

[Betty_B]

Omg you guys are too acknowledged I know nothing about the style in the past decades..sadly

 

[thefunkykitten]

isla fisher
http://www.vanityfair.com

 

[~Fashionista~]

/\ beautiful

 

[Witchbaby]

I looove 40s & 50s vintage style.

I'm planning on getting a pair of seamed stockings to wear with all of my skirts.