Retro Children's Fashion
Instructions: Remember what kids wore to school and play? Take a trip through children's fashion memories!
- 1.
What overalls brand, featuring train engineer-style denim overalls, was the most popular children's clothing brand in the 1950s and 1960s?
AWranglerBOshKosh B'GoshCLeeDLevi's - 2.
What color shoes did most children wear for dress-up occasions in the 1950s?
ABlack shoesBBrown shoesCPatent leather shoesDWhite shoes - 3.
What type of shirt with a pointed collar and printed cowboy scenes was popular with young boys in the 1950s?
APolo shirtBHawaiian shirtCWestern shirtDCamp shirt - 4.
What spinning propeller-topped hat was a novelty item that children loved in the 1950s?
AAviator capBPropeller beanieCParty hatDDunce cap - 5.
What coonskin cap became a children's fashion craze after a popular 1950s TV show?
AFrontier capBDavy Crockett coonskin capCBuffalo Bill capDDaniel Boone cap - 6.
What rubber footwear did children wear over their shoes to protect them from rain and snow in the 1950s?
AWellington bootsBGaloshesCRubbersDSnow boots - 7.
What girls' undergarment, a frilly half-slip with lace trim, was worn under dresses to add fullness in the 1950s?
ACrinolineBBloomersCPetticoatDSlip - 8.
What device was commonly used in shoe stores to check children's shoe fit in the 1940s and 1950s, though it used potentially harmful radiation?
AShoe sizerBFit-o-meterCFoot X-ray machine (fluoroscope)DMeasuring stick - 9.
What type of short pants, ending above the knee, were standard dress wear for young boys in the 1940s and 1950s before they 'graduated' to long pants?
APedal pushersBBermuda shortsCCulottesDShort pants / knickers - 10.
What children's shoe style featured a high top that laced up above the ankle and was believed to provide ankle support?
ASneakersBHigh-top baby shoesCCombat bootsDAnkle boots - 11.
What brand of children's shoes featured a hidden pocket in the sole for holding a coin?
APF FlyersBBuster BrownCKedsDStride Rite - 12.
What type of waterproof outer garment, often yellow, was the standard rain protection for children in the 1950s and 1960s?
AYellow rain slickerBMackintoshCPonchoDWindbreaker - 13.
What warmth accessory, connecting a pair of mittens with a long cord threaded through a child's coat sleeves, prevented lost mittens?
AIdiot strings / mitten stringsBGlove keepersCMitten chainsDMitten clips - 14.
What 1980s children's fashion craze involved wearing brightly colored sneakers with Velcro straps instead of laces?
AMoon bootsBVelcro sneakersCLight-up shoesDJelly shoes - 15.
What dressy outfit for young boys, featuring short pants and a matching jacket with a white shirt, was worn for formal occasions in the 1950s?
ASailor suitBEton suitCShort suitDSeersucker suit
Answer Key
OshKosh B'Gosh overalls were the quintessential children's clothing of the mid-20th century, with their durable denim and iconic striped patterns.
Patent leather shoes, with their shiny, mirror-like finish, were the standard dress shoe for children in the 1950s, worn for church, parties, and special occasions.
Western shirts with cowboy prints, snap buttons, and pointed yokes were hugely popular with young boys in the 1950s, inspired by TV cowboy heroes.
The propeller beanie, a colorful cap with a spinning propeller on top, was a fun novelty item popular with kids in the 1950s.
The Davy Crockett coonskin cap became one of the biggest children's fashion crazes of the 1950s after the Disney TV series, with millions sold.
Rubber overshoes, commonly called 'rubbers,' were worn over regular shoes to protect them from rain and snow. Every child had a pair in their cubby at school.
Girls' crinolines, stiff petticoats that puffed out dresses, were popular in the 1950s, making little girls' party dresses stand out just like their mothers'.
Shoe-fitting fluoroscopes used X-rays to show the bones of children's feet inside shoes. They were common in shoe stores until health concerns ended their use in the 1960s.
Young boys wore short pants until they were considered old enough for long trousers, typically around age 8-12. Getting long pants was a rite of passage.
High-top white baby shoes were standard for toddlers and young children, as parents believed the high tops provided necessary ankle support for developing walkers.
Buster Brown shoes were one of the most popular children's shoe brands, sold in their own branded sections in shoe stores with the Buster Brown and Tige logo.
Yellow rain slickers (oilskin raincoats) with matching rain hats were the standard wet-weather gear for children, often paired with rubber galoshes.
Mitten strings (sometimes called 'idiot strings') were a practical solution to the age-old problem of children losing their mittens, threading through coat sleeves.
Velcro-strap sneakers became hugely popular with children in the 1980s, making it easy for kids to put on their own shoes without tying laces.
The Eton suit, inspired by the uniforms of England's Eton College, was a formal outfit for young boys featuring short pants, a jacket, and a white shirt with a wide collar.