1951 Sears Fall Winter Catalog, Page 179

1951 Sears Spring Summer Catalog, Page 129

The New Look shape of 1947 carried over into the skirts worn in the ‘50s. Skirts were tight at the natural waist and were either very full or very fitted. The names of these style of skirts have changed over the decades. Today, 50s skirts are often called full circle skirts, swing skirts, pencil skirts,

Fashion Frocks Style Card # 2 1951

What were the most popular fashions in the 1930s? Learn all about vintage 30s fashion and clothing

1951 Sears Spring Summer Catalog, Page 162

Advance 5620; ca. 1950; Design by Helen Rose for June Allyson in M-G-M's "Right Cross" featured in Photoplay Magazine. View 1, Two-Piece Lined Suit with Contrasting Collar. View 2, Unlined Two-Piece Suit with Three-quarter Sleeves. Featured in Advance Fashion News, October 1950 Movie still [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!]

1951 Sears Spring Summer Catalog, Page 309

A look back at the era of elegance.