Fashion in the 1950s saw a clear gender divide. While men and boy’s fashion moved towards a more casual day-to-day style, women and girl’s fashion prioritized elegance, formality, and perfectly matched accessories.

Couture womenswear saw rapid change with new designers such as Cristobal Balenciaga and Hubert de Givenchy disrupting the overtly feminine silhouette popularized by Christian Dior while novel prints and colors marked a playfulness in fashion for both men and women. Take a look at these amazing found photos from Adam to see the casual wear that we wore in the 1950s. 

A family is sitting on the couch in the living room.

The gentleman is quite stylish on the street.

Two women are standing next to the man.

A couple is posing in the living room.

Two elegant ladies are joyfully posing in long dresses.

Three people are dressed elegantly when going out

 

 Three elegant ladies are joyfully posing on Christmas day.

A lady in an evening gown is standing next to the TV.

 

The elegant attire of the couples at a formal event.

A cheerful lady is standing beside the dining table.

The everyday attire of the ladies.

 

 

A cheerful lady is striking a pose in the park.

A lady is sunbathing on the rooftop.

The elegant and simple ladies in their work attire.

The family’s clothing for an outdoor excursion.

 

The attire of everyone when going to the beach

Let’s explore more wonderful images of everyday clothing from the 1950s: