Who’s up for some time traveling? For the entire month of March, I’m going decade diving and interpreting the fashions of yesteryear by means of magazines, movies, and pop culture of the time. Join me as I visit the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, and end the month in the ’80s.
Up first: the fabulous 1950s!
With the help of an August 1956 Redbook magazine, I was transported back to a simpler time to when I Love Lucy ruled the airwaves and iPhones weren’t even a possibility.
This is maybe not the most fashion-forward magazine but it seemed better than the stack of Reader’s Digest back issues I own.
Among the pages were colorful ads and less-than-appealing recipes. Of all things, I was inspired by a page selling clothing for young girls. I love that they’re referred to as “young adults”. It just sounds so classy, right?
As with a lot of the fashions I found in the ’50s, the clothes all had a certain prim & proper feeling. There’s a reason you remember Leave It To Beaver being so wholesome – it was!
The girls in this ad look so cute in their tartan dress, white socks, and buckled flats. I tried my best to recreate an outfit with a similar feeling.. but for an adult, of course.
I was led to this plaid dress from my closet – that Kristina previously borrowed for a Shaped By Style post – and added the details from there. A beret like the one pictured, a blue sweater, and a small structured purse that was barely big enough for my tube of red lipstick.
I am in love with this outfit! I have a feeling I’m going to use the word “love” to describe a lot of my outfits this month. Time travel tends to do that to a girl!
It’s funny how a throwback fashion challenge was what it took for me to find & assemble all of these pieces from my closet. They just seem to fit together so effortlessly!
Speaking of effortless, my next outfit post on Friday will take a bit more elbow grease as I try to replicate a grownup take on the 1950’s as inspired by a movie. I can’t wait to show you!
Thrifted plaid dress and beret, $2 total
Gifted cardigan and purse
Swapped polka dot tights
Wal-Mart flats, $6
Vintage pearl necklace, family heirloom
Lipstick is Matte Viva Glam 1 A71 by MAC
Oh, I love it too! I really like that cardigan; I want some like it. It’s hard to find good shorter ones while thrifting, but I’ve been seeing more and more lately, so… hopefully I’ll find some in my size soon!
This is such fun, and I love the colours and styles together! Kx
This is such a great idea! I stared at that last picture for 30 seconds because it is just too perfect!
I might be biased as this is one of my top three favorite decades but, you are one cool cat!
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This is such a sweet outfit! I am REALLY loving how you buttoned the cardigan over the dress. It’s simple changes like that that really make a huge difference! I think it makes me look too puffy when I wear them like that, but I really love it on you! You did a great job!
The buttoned up cardi over the dress is a great combination! I’ve worn tops over dresses and cardigans, but never thought to try a buttoned up cardi! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
The colours work nicely together too.
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Omgosh that dress. I love the colors so much! This outfit is super cute! <3
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This is just so gosh darn adorable on you! I love the sweater and the tights you paired with it!!
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