Another quick question...

[eclark1894]

Would you guys say that 1950s women's fashions consisted mainly of A-line dresses and midi skirts?
Before you yell at me and call me an idiot, remember that I was only born in 1958 and I'm a dude.

 

[FairyFantastic]

1950 women's fashion - Google Search

here s a google link for women fashion in 1950s hun hope this helps

hope its ok to post link

 

[Gadget Girl]

Would you guys say that 1950s women's fashions consisted mainly of A-line dresses and midi skirts?
Before you yell at me and call me an idiot, remember that I was only born in 1958 and I'm a dude.

Google image searches are a great way to make sure you are thinking of the right stuff. The mini skirt was much more 60s. Just so you know, if you are trying to make something 50s looking, it's really important to thing about what they were trying to do with the underwear. Bras of the time had a much more rigid shape, that usually caused the fabric of the top to pull tight across the front resulting in what I've heard called but the shelf-boob or the uni-boob.

Also on the tighter fitting skirts, the same thing happened in the back. The woman wore girdles which were designed so you could't distinguish one butt-cheek from the other.

 

[eclark1894]

Ooh, good points, GG. I've always like the dresses the women wore in the 50s. My three favorites were the lounge clothes that Lucille Ball, Katharine Hepburn and Doris Day wore (pants, with a flowing gown like top), The A-line dress style like Donna Reed always wore, or the pencil skirt type like you always see Lois Lane wearing on Superman.

 

[Gadget Girl]

Ooh, good points, GG. I've always like the dresses the women wore in the 50s. My three favorites were the lounge clothes that Lucille Ball, Katharine Hepburn and Doris Day wore (pants, with a flowing gown like top), The A-line dress style like Donna Reed always wore, or the pencil skirt type like you always see Lois Lane wearing on Superman.

It's a very pretty period, I agree. Not always the most comfortable period. Actually funny thing. I have a book on how to draw the human figure that was written either late 40s early 50s, I don't remember. But anyway, being about how to draw the human figure it's full of nudes except. . . the woman are always wearing high heels.

 

[Sunfire]

There were also some circle skirts, for young women that was mostly the "poodle" skirt, for women it meant dresses and skirts with a looser more flowing line.

 

[eclark1894]

Hmm, I think I need to try this one out in the Cloth Room.

 

[Miss B]

Oh yes, that's definitely for the Cloth Room.

 

[Sunfire]

If you check out my dynamic skirts for Dawn and V4 you'll find the skirts are all based on the circle skirt. I love the fuller circle skirt.

 

[Miss B]

I do too Tana, even the shorter ones. Somehow a full skirt looks good no matter the length.

 

[eclark1894]

What material is used for that kind of skirt? Wikipedia said felt, but I have no idea of how that handles dynamically.

 

[Sunfire]

Not all full or circle skirts are made with felt. Poodle skirts are though.

 

[Lyrra Madril]

I've seen that length of of skirt made in practically everything, however the thinner the fabric is the less the folds stand out. I think they meant felted wool, that is to say a wool fabric that has been felted. Not craft felt, which is slightly different material and comes apart with shearing stresses. That is about the same weight of wool fabric as a cloak or winter coat, for mens reference *lol* Pretty stiff, pretty heavy. Another thing that helps skirts stand out more is petticoats, which are underskirts layered in lace and or ruffles to make them fluffy but still pretty light. Most women wore at least a skirt slip under long skirts and many still do. (the other reason to wear petticoats and slips is warmth .. skirts are drafty)

Knee length and full cut are generally the way to go however ... the other major skirt type in the 50's was the pencil skirt. Pencil skirts are a straight line cut and knee length or slightly below. These are most often seen in suits, officewear and formal attire but can be very sexy. As time went on these shrank down into the miniskirt, ultra mini and are-you-sure-that-isn't-a-belt styles.

A classic lady in a pencil skirt. This lady needs no introduction I think.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fb/7f/c6/fb7fc62c175b829861a5d9ec1364262d.jpg

LM

 

[Miss B]

Oh yes, classic pencil skirt.

 

[Miss B]

Not all full or circle skirts are made with felt. Poodle skirts are though.

I had one of those. My mom made it for me when I was about 10 or 11. I loved that silly thing.

 

[Sunfire]

My mom made me one too. And I loved mine too. LOL.

 

[eclark1894]

Looks like I'm gonna need a polo shirt for Dawn to wear with her poodle skirt. Come to think of it, I might already have made one.

 

[NapalmArsenal]

Kind of depends on what fashion style you were into, but I would also say cigarette pants (capri) bobby socks, saddle shoes, or penny loafers worn with dresses or slacks for a casual look.
With some of the dresses to make them more formal they would also include gloves, a hat, and a small purse, and peep toe, or slingback heels.

The pencil skirt is one of the most classic pieces of clothing as it never really goes out of style just change your hem length. Kind of like that LBD (Little Black Dress)

 

[Glitterati3D]

Nerd3D has some 50s style clothing in the store here, including a pencil skirt:

The 3D Artistry of Nerd 3D at HiveWire 3D

 

[Pendraia]

50's what an era for clothes...think Dior and full, full skirts with lots of petticoats or pencil thin that made walking difficult.
dior 50's - Google Search
One of my favourite eras of fashion...stunning work by many different designers but Dior would have to be a favourite.
Or Hartnell...and don't forget the swing coats/jackets.