Want to flaunt a little 1950’s Hollywood Glamour? Marylin Monroe, Grace Kelly, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Elizabeth Taylor, and Audrey Hepburn represented this era with flair. These iconic fashion forward women took the fashion world by storm, and transformed the style of the everyday women, including my grandmother who just passed away this July 19th (RIP). As a little girl, I recall digging up old photo albums, and antique jewelry at her house due to my eagerness in discovering what this era was all about, and of course what was she was like in her prime. Like the legendary stylist and designer Rachel Zoe says,” Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak,” and this theory was concurrent from all those black and white pictures of her in those lady like dresses, boxed jackets, pencil skirts, long bouncy skirts, long gloves and scarves. Her passing has inspired me to look back on how the 1950’s were a positive force in changing the face of fashion. Even today, shows like Mad Men and movies like Grease and Hairspray play up this iconic style, and provide designers with great ideas to translate these trends into modern day fashion. Knowing how to wear the 1950's the modern way may be quite difficult, lucky for you I have done my research to show you 3 trends that will get you swinging into the nifty fifties!
TREND 1: FUN AND FLITY POLKA DOT DRESS
The Polka dot design became popular thanks to acclaimed designer Christian Dior, who first released a line of dresses in this print. Shortly following this, stars like Lucille Ball began to take to this style so much that she was often spotted wearing this on her famous TV show, I Love Lucy. The designer and celebrity influence of this trend has constantly recycled it self throughout history, and is current must have for 2014!
MODERN SPIN: For a more modern take on this 1950’s frock go beyond the classic color pattern of navy and white and opt for brighter and bolder colors. Stay away from the typical polka dot shaped patterns and opt for larger shaped dots or oddly shaped dots that look more like “pop art” which can add an edgy feel to your look.
Here are links to get this look:
http://www.lulus.com/products/mink-pink-i-am-the-resurrection-black-polka-dot-shirt-dress/142498.html
Polka Dot Shirt Dress at LuLus for $67.00
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=DRESS&ProductID=2000105247&VariantID=
Polka Dot Fit and Flare Dress at Forever 21 $22.80
TREND 2: PRACTICAL BUT PRETTY SHIRT WAISTDRESS
Commonly known as the unofficial uniform of the classic housewife, today’s modern girl isn’t wearing her shirtwaist dress in an archaic way! The 1950s shirtwaist dress is a prototypical piece of the era, standing for the iconic ’50s housewives like Mad Men’s January Jones or Leave it to Beaver’s June Cleaver. During this time the advertising campaigns convinced the all American women that it was a must have for their everyday wardrobe, practical but pretty to wear all day long!
MODERN SPIN: This season the concept of shirting has been a major trend on the runways and retailers. A highly versatile blank canvas, a shirtdress can take you from day to night and back. The key to updating this look is through modern day accessories. For a plain color shirtdress like white or light blue, stick to a common theme within the accessories. For example, if you want to wear pastel colors or focus on the tribal inspired trend or even want to incorporate various textures, choose one as your highlight to your look. Although picking a plain shirtdress may be the smartest option, picking a print or pattern can add an extra bit of modern day oomph! Try to find patterns that are trending within this look, such as floral, tropical, abstract, and geometric.
Here are links to get this look:
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=sale_dresses&ProductID=2000106582&VariantID=
My dress at Forever 21 for 18.99
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=sale_dresses&ProductID=2000062407&VariantID=
Buttoned Floral Dress at Forever 21 $18.99
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=LOVE21&Category=DRESS&ProductID=2000090175&VariantID=
Uptown Woven shirt dress at Forever 21 $24.80
TREND 3: HIGH SOCIETY PEARLS
Pearls were the go-to necklaces in the 1950’s. Many options were available such as faux pearls, which came out for those who were on a tight budget. Legendary designer, Coco Chanel was one of the first designers to accessorize many of her designs with strings of pearls.
MODERN SPIN: This season I’m predicting that “Pearls are a Girl’s best friend. Today designers are putting a spin on the once good-girl staple by adding an edgier feel. Today’s pearl has shed its prissy lineage and is taking on a cool edge, embellished on everything from clothes to jewelry. Pearls are being mixed in eclectic ways with other types of jewelry like neon beads, diamonds, metallics, and even on tribal inspired jewelry. New designers are reincarnating pearls in a contemporary light. Whimsical and contemporary designs along with colored pearls make this a great accent for any ensemble!
Here are links to get this look:
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=ACC&ProductID=1000051864&VariantID=
Spike Faux Pearls at Forever 21 $6.99
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=ACC&ProductID=1000060947&VariantID=
Opulent Braided Faux Pearl Choker at Forever 21 $12.80
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=ACC&ProductID=1000068952&VariantID=
Posh Faux Ring set at Forever 21 $4.80
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