50s skirt outfit

I know, I know, is she seriously talking about fall already?! Yes, dear reader, yes! And as it is my favorite season, I'm not even going...

For todays Outfit I took inspiration from Life Magazine, I've talked about this on my youtube channel a few times but Life magazine has some of THE best vintage photographs. Its where I get most of my inspiration when it comes to fashion from the late 1940s-1950s. I don't know what it is about them but there are so many photos of "real" people. They are not fashion editorials with models, they are real photos of students on campus (Both university and high school). They are probably somewhat…

In the 1950s, the petticoat crinoline made a triumphant return to the fashion scene for skirts and dresses, with a bounce in its step and a swish in its sway.

“Good Neighbor Club Plan”, 1954

For centuries women have strived for the perfect hourglass shape. Consequently when Marilyn Monroe arrived on the scene her curves really made her into a worldwide superestar who is revered today just as much as she was back in the 1960's.

We're always inspired by the style of past decades. This time around, we rounded up 15 '50s-inspired outfits we want to re-create in 2019.

McCall's 2252; ©1958; Junior Three-Quarter Circle Skirt for Felt or Fabric, and Petticoat. Printed Pattern with Transfer. A "Mother & Daughter" fashion, for Daughter see McCall's 2251 OnceUponATimePatterns.com (Reproduction) [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]