The 1950s were a decade of such iconic fashion trends that we often see 50s-inspired Halloween costumes, photoshoots, and retro-themed fashion accounts that pay homage to these styles. A huge proponent of fashion is and was Christian Dior. Dior made a famous fashion statement in the 1940s and 1950s that was called The New Look. The New Look revolutionized women’s fashion. The New Look was famous for it’s hourglass shape. Structure was built into the garments themselves to give the padded shoulder, slim waist, and wide skirt look. Men’s styles included tweed coats, sweater vests, trench coats, patterned button-ups, hats, and pressed trousers. Men also took a lot of fashion inspiration from the Teddy Boy style. This style embodied the alternative and punk styles of the era. Poodle skirts, capri trousers, sling-back heels, pencil skirts, and hats were also commonly seen and worn on the youth and for more casual outfits. Let’s take a look at some pictures of these popular looks. A group of friends pose in their nice dinner outfits and trenchcoats. The iconic poodle skirt Matching hat, scarf, and hand-warmer set A professional skirt-suit Teens react to a concert wearing poodle skirts and other popular skirt styles One piece bathing suits were all the rage Young boys posing on the street with the Teddy Boy/greaser style Jayne Mansfield in a skirt-fuit A group of friends posing in casual and trendy outfits for a night out A magazine article selling swimsuits Capris, pleated skirts and trousers, and cardigans, all in one photo A group of men and the 1950s trench coat A 1950s alternative style Boys line up to buy movie tickets, all wearing the popular jeans style A young boy showing off his school sweater Friends all matching in similar style trends of cuffed jeans and black and white brogues Sears catalog selling dresses that embody the New Look A boy wearing retro sports wear Children’s fashion in a Sears catalog Vintage dresses A retro button up and pleated jeans for a casual night at the bowling alley Capri pants were a very common and fashionable trend Blue jeans for the entire family! Elvis with his signature popped collar and pompadour The New Look silhouette A young man with his casual and trendy outfit posing for a picture Statement patterns Two girls in capris and the long, patterned skirt Tropical shirts were also a common fashion trend A stylish woman roller-blading A group of friends in their different styles of trench coats A model wearing a fashionable bathing suit A catalog page selling young women’s clothing styles A fashionable 1950s couple Tweed jackets and matching creased pants Hats that match the dresses The iconic sweater vest 5 women wearing the fashionable skirt suit Another New Look silhouette A trench coat with a large popped collar The New Look in a fashion magazine A tweed jacket can be dressed up or be casual The post What Were the Popular Fashion Trends of the 1950s? first appeared on History Defined.