9 February 2011

A lesson in style: ’50s fashion

When looking at photos from the ’50s I venture to say that fashion translated unmistakably into style. And we all know that fashion and style are two different things. Women looked so impeccable from head to toe: exquisite clothing complemented by polished hairstyle, usually refined buns, and the undispensable hat and gloves, hence that distinctive attention to details to finish off a glamorous and graceful look. Henry Clarke’s photos of the ’50s fashion captured so well the elegance of the modern woman: young, lively, carefree and seductive. The only thing that’s missing from the picture is a dashing Cary Grant in a Saville Row suit.

photos: 1/ 2,3,4,5 Henry Clarke photos/ 6

This entry was posted in Fashion, Fashion Photography . Bookmark the permalink.

12 Responses to A lesson in style: ’50s fashion

  1. Christine @ Fanciful Vision wrote on
    --> 9 February 2011 at 10:45 am

    Those were the days!! Those perfect silhouettes, impeccable hairdos, interesting accessories and fabulous (floppy) hats.. Gotta love it all 🙂

    x

  2. LittleRus wrote on
    --> 9 February 2011 at 11:46 am

    So elegant! I can’t get enough of 50s fashion. So incredibly feminine and sensual. And you are right – women wore hats (and gloves). It was so totally natural for them – always put the hat on before leaving a house. These days I meet older ladies who still maintain that kind of style. Not so much full skirts/tailored suits, but rather always looking immaculate, always wearing a hat, always having a pretty little handbag, always having their hair done, the list just goes on. I can just imagine how they get up every morning and dress up, not for anyone else, but because it’s a part of who they are, as intented by time, nature and personality.

    My grandma was the same – always well dressed, always had lipstick on, even if she was staying at home all day or doing gardening.

    Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos! Really enjoyed this post.

    xxx

  3. Kellie Collis wrote on
    --> 9 February 2011 at 1:00 pm

    Gorgeous! Loving every glamor! Enjoy the fabulous day, Kellie xx

  4. ana wrote on
    --> 9 February 2011 at 1:39 pm

    superb
    este perioada mea preferata in materie de moda

  5. dressaddict wrote on
    --> 9 February 2011 at 2:07 pm

    Nu ma pot satura de moda anilor ’50. Mi se pare perfecta; ador rochiile, siluetele doamnelor in acele rochii, coafura, machiajul. As vrea sa mai fie si astazi doamne si domnisoare la fel de “cizelate” ca atunci!

  6. audrey wrote on
    --> 9 February 2011 at 9:37 pm

    there is something about true beauty in fashion that touches the heart… maybe because such love went into fashioning such beauty…

    i wonder if style is a gift… it seems as if it is intrinsic… lovely post!

  7. Vivi wrote on
    --> 9 February 2011 at 10:13 pm

    Wonderfull! Its true the 50’s simbolize so much the elegant modern woman. beautiful pics full of graceful and glamour =)
    xoxo

  8. Angela Donava wrote on
    --> 10 February 2011 at 12:28 am

    Bonjour!!! Tres chic!!! Biz
    Angela Donava
    https://www.lookbooks.fr

  9. Captivated by image wrote on
    --> 10 February 2011 at 1:04 am

    Wow these images are so stunning!! That unfocused first one with the fur, sigh… Beautiful. This was definitely one of the best and most influential times in fashion.

  10. Ingrid wrote on
    --> 10 February 2011 at 11:22 am

    the second picture is one representing for me the 50s….what a style! Today we probably have to get a bespoke tailor to do such wonders,…and unfortunately, they are less and less, making place for industrial giants such as H&M or Inditex Zara….not that Zara doesn’t have stylish clothes….mainly all of my business/zara woman clothes are an impecable set of femininity. Still,…I look at my grandmother’s clothes, God rest her soul, and I can only imagine she must have been breathtaking…only by having well cut clothes…not like women today try so hard with push-ups, silicones etc…
    This entry is a treat for me, Thank YOU!!!

  11. la Vinia wrote on
    --> 10 February 2011 at 8:19 pm

    Mie imi place foarte mult postura corporala a anilor ’50…femeile acelea pozeaza intotdeauna cu picioarele incrucisate astfel… si silueta lor se deseneaza foarte precis.

  12. Al wrote on
    --> 11 March 2011 at 4:54 am

    I love this