50's Fashion in Film

50's fashion in film is my focus for this week.  I'm doing some research for a film expo fashion show I'm styling in September.  Some of the films I will mention here and in later posts I have not seen, but the clothes are iconic for the period.  Please comment with some of your favorite movies for fashion from the 50's.

Roman Holiday

1953

Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck

Rear Window

1954

Grace Kelly and Jimmy Stewart

 

Sabrina

1954

Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart

Sabrina Promo Photo

With William Holden

Funny Face

1957

Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire

Can you tell I like Audrey Hepburn?

  

50's Fashion Inspiration - Capri Pants

Among my favorite 50's fashion looks for summer are capri pants, also known as cropped pants.  Here are some inspiration photos. 

To make them work for your body type, consider these tips.  Avoid capri's that hit at the largest part of the calf, especially if you are petite.  They should end at the smaller part of the leg. The most flattering capri's on everyone are those with a straight, slim (but not tight) leg.  If you have ample hips and a smaller bust, wear them with a loose top and choose ones in a solid, darker color.  Ballet flats or sandals are the perfect compliment, depending on the look you want.  The more dramatic personality may wear them with heels.

50's Swimsuits - The Iconic One Piece

Who says you can't look fabulous in a one piece swimsuit?  Esther Williams was an American competitive swimmer and movie star of the 1940's and 50's.  She really rocked a one piece swimsuit!  Check out these photos of Esther and also some modern retro swimsuits you can rock.

  

Below are some modern versions of 50's swimsuits.  These styles look particularly stunning on curvy figures and many come in plus sizes.

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50's 60's Fashion Photographer - John French

John French (1907-1966) was one of London's top fashion photographers of the 1950's and 60's.  These photos are great inspiration for a shoot I have coming up.  Hope you enjoy them.

50's Fashion Photographer - Norman Parkinson

Here's another in my series of fashion photographers from the 50's.  These are some of my Norman Parkinson (1913-1990) favorites from the late 40's and 50's.

 

1940's and 1950's Fashion Photographer - Clifford Coffin

Clifford Coffin (1913-1972) was another of the great fashion photographers of the 1940's and 1950's.  His work with such magazines as Vogue and Glamour has left quite a legacy for us to enjoy today.  Take a look!