1950s Fashion Trends
Instructions: How well do you remember the fashions that defined the fabulous fifties?
- 1.
What popular 1950s skirt style featured a wide, circular cut that flared out dramatically when twirling?
AWrap skirtBPoodle skirtCA-line skirtDPencil skirt - 2.
Which undergarment became essential in the 1950s to achieve the fashionable full-skirted silhouette?
AGirdleBCorsetCBustleDCrinoline petticoat - 3.
What type of collar was commonly seen on men's shirts in the 1950s, often worn with the points buttoned down?
AWing collarBMandarin collarCButton-down collarDBand collar - 4.
What style of women's shoes with a pointed toe and thin heel became wildly popular in the 1950s?
AMary JanesBStiletto heelsCWedge sandalsDPlatform shoes - 5.
Which type of men's jacket, inspired by Marlon Brando in 'The Wild One,' became a symbol of 1950s rebellion?
APeacoatBSport coatCBlack leather motorcycle jacketDVarsity jacket - 6.
What casual men's shirt style, featuring bold prints and a straight hem worn untucked, was popular in the 1950s?
APolo shirtBHenley shirtCHawaiian shirtDCamp shirt - 7.
What feminine accessory was considered essential for a properly dressed woman in the 1950s when going out?
ABeltBSunglassesCMatching gloves and hatDScarf - 8.
Which fabric became widely available in the 1950s and revolutionized fashion with its easy-care, wrinkle-free properties?
ALinenBRayonCSilkDPolyester - 9.
What style of men's pants, cut narrow at the ankle, was popular with the 'beatnik' crowd in the late 1950s?
ACargo pantsBJodhpursCStovepipe pantsDBell-bottoms - 10.
What type of sweater, worn backward with a decorative clasp at the back, was a 1950s fashion trend for women?
APulloverBTwin setCCardigan worn backwardDTurtleneck - 11.
What popular 1950s casual shoe for men featured soft leather and a distinctive hand-sewn front seam?
AOxford shoesBPenny loafersCBroguesDWingtips - 12.
Which designer is credited with creating the 'sack dress' in 1957, a loose-fitting shift that shocked the fashion world?
AChristian DiorBCristobal BalenciagaCPierre CardinDCoco Chanel - 13.
What type of trousers, ending just below the knee, became a popular casual choice for women in the 1950s?
ACulottesBCapri pantsCPalazzo pantsDHot pants - 14.
What men's hairstyle-related accessory was commonly sold alongside Brylcreem and other pomades in the 1950s?
AHairnetBBobby pinsCHair rollersDPocket comb - 15.
What coordinated women's knitwear ensemble, consisting of a matching pullover and cardigan, was a 1950s wardrobe staple?
AShrug and tankBTwin setCBolero and blouseDSweater dress