Today’s fashions are never divorced from those of the past—something to keep in mind while looking back at the fashions of the 1950s, as shown on the cover of
LIFE. Throughout the decade, the magazine traced the evolution of fashion from demure tailored shirts and classic beach looks to casual college trends and elegant evening wear. (And, of course, “canasta pajamas.”) Perhaps these images will prove to be a trove of inspiration for the fashion-minded of today.
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| January 23, 1950 cover of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Gordon Parks) |
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| March 13, 1950 cover of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Gjon Mili) |
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| April 24, 1950 cover of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Milton H. Greene) |
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| May 15, 1950 cover of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Nina Leen) |
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| September 11, 1950 cover of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Nina Leen) |
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| October 30, 1950 cover of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Martha Holmes) |
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| February 12, 1951 cover of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Milton H. Greene) |
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| March 5, 1951 cover of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Gordon Parks) |
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| May 21, 1951 cover of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Milton H. Greene) |
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| December 3, 1951 cover of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Sharlan) |
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| January 7, 1952 cover of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Nina Leen) |
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| February 25, 1952 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Nina Lee) |
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| April 14, 1952 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Mark Shaw) |
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| June 23, 1952 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Christa) |
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| August 25, 1952 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by John Raymond Solowinski) |
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| September 8, 1952 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Milton H. Greene) |
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| November 24, 1952 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Milton H. Greene) |
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| January 26, 1953 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Lisa Larsen) |
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| March 9, 1953 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Philippe Halsman) |
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| May 11, 1953 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Milton H. Greene) |
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| July 27, 1953 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by William Helburn) |
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| October 12, 1953 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Sharland) |
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| December 21, 1953 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Sharland) |
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| February 1, 1954 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by William Helburn) |
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| April 12, 1954 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Mark Shaw) |
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| June 14, 1954 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Christa) |
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| June 28, 1954 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Paul Himmel) |
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| May 16, 1955 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Mark Shaw) |
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| September 5, 1955 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Mark Shaw) |
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| December 5, 1955 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Mark Shaw) |
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| January 9, 1956 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Mark Shaw) |
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| May 14, 1956 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Mark Shaw) |
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| September 23, 1957 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Milton H. Greene) |
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| January 27, 1958 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Loomis Dean) |
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| March 11, 1958 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by William Helburn) |
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| August 11, 1958 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Paul Schutzer) |
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| March 2, 1959 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Milton H. Greene) |
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| November 16, 1959 issue of LIFE magazine. (Photo by Jack Robinson) |
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