The 1950s (jan 1, 1950 – dec 30, 1959)
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Full skirts were worn with crinolines and paired with sweater sets.
Pants were rolled up or cropped for casual wear.
Men’s fashion included gray flannel business suits with pale yellow or blue button down shirts instead of white.
T-shirts were beginning to be worn. This was influenced by Marlon Brando and James Dean.
The t-shirt was worn with a leather jacket and blue jeans and a pompadour hairstyle.
Women would wear a man’s shirt over a pair of cuffed jeans and saddle shoes to complete the look.
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