1950-1959: New Step Towards Modern Day?

      1950-1959: Bold New Steps Towards Tomorrow

                         
  "1950's clothing contributed so much to modern-day fashion and to the Ruchette look in particular!"
     
      Origin
         These pants are the pants that sort of "lead the way" in fashion for our modern-day pants (shorts in particular). As the years (or decades) have gone by, we can see that women have begun to take control of their lives. The way they act and the way that they dress. The dresses, the pants, and the tops have all changed drastically in the last two decades. 

"Many variations of skirts, pants, and shorts became popular during the 1950s, paving the way for a wider selection of mix and match outfits. The sleek and alluring pencil skirt we adore today came about during this era and was often paired with a peplum top or loose blouse. Other skirts of this decade were ankle length with full volume, similar to dresses of the time. Luckily we can still wear both of these skirt styles today for cute 1950s inspired fashion! As people became interested in casual sportswear, ankle length pants, pedal pushers and Bermuda shorts came into fashion. These styles of cropped pants and shorts were paired with simple, patterned blouses or knit tops for a chic, casual look. These trends had a great impact on modern fashion, as we can now wear pants of any length and can pick and choose as the weather or our mood changes. For a darling, casual 1950s outfit, pair khaki Bermuda shorts with a tucked-in floral blouse and simple belt."

     Purpose
         What's new in the 1950's is the actual style of the pants. Before they were pretty large and "boxy" sort of. Now, they're not as large, shorter and way more stylish than before. The pants are beginning to follow the body's natural curves rather than look as stiff as a board.

     Value
         With the new change in the fashion in America, women were able to express themselves in new and unique ways. No one could copy her style because many combinations from shorts and a nice top and shoes can be made. Women especially young girls were able to enjoy showing off with their unique styles.

     Limitations
         What this new style can't show us is the full effect that WWII had on the U.S. or what was happening in the world like the cold war that was going on... it can't show us the suffering people of west Berlin (Berlin airlift). It can't even show us what's going on inside the U.S. itself with the civil rights movement that started in 1954.