1950 Fashion History - Vintage girdles and lingerie.

1950 Fashion History

In 1950 fashion history underwent something of a revolution. The austerity of the war years with rationing receded and utilitarian dress gave way to elegance. 1950 fashions affected lingerie greatly

Dior dictated a slim trim silhouette and the world discovered longline girdles, corsets and corselettes - instant trimming of those lumps and bumps into a svelte figure ready for the tailored 1950 fashion look.

Full-Fashioned Stockings

The war years had seen the supply of nylon restricted to parachute making, so nylon in peacetime really made an impact. Every well-dressed woman would be hooking her corset suspender tabs to fine full-fashioned stockings. There were cuban heel stockings with the straight top to the stocking heel, and French or point heel stockings.

Fashion History Books

1950 Fashion History

Fashion history is full of twists and turns and after the 1950 era came the swinging sixties. Suddenly the sensual outline provided by a well fitting corset was consigned to fashion history. Yet in the new millenium and those vintage girdles and vintage pantygirdles are making a comeback! Suddenly everyone wants to wear them.

The 1950 Fashion Sourcebook

There are plenty of books on all aspects of vintage lingerie and vintage clothing generally in our online bookstore.

1950 fashion lingerie online...

So, take a trip back to the 1950 fashions, these delicious items, courtesy of Sleek 'n Chic, once again available! 1950 fashion history in the twenty first century!