Glamorous Photos of American Model Gretchen Harris in the 1950s ~ Vintage Everyday

Gretchen Harris - of the pretty, perky face, had an all-American look to her that allowed her to enjoy a long and successful modeling career.

Gretchen Harris in the 1950s

Harris worked in both Glamour and Mademoiselle, as well as Vogue, McCall’s and Ladie’s Home Journal among others. She appeared in many ads for cosmetics and other beauty/fashion items.

Her career started in the mid-fifties and continued until her retirement 10 years later, when she devoted her time to her husband and three children. Take a look at these glamorous photos to see portraits of young Gretchen Harris as a model in the 1950s.

Gretchen Harris in black crêpe and lace cocktail sheath by Oleg Cassini, Vogue, September 1, 1956

Gretchen Harris in cognac satin sheath of imported braid and lace from Italy by Mary McCarthy for Larry Aldrich, Vogue, September 15, 1956

Gretchen Harris in red dress with brass buttons by Junior Sophisticates, black and white fur satchel by Greta, photo by Frances McLaughlin-Gill, August 1956

Gretchen Harris in soft Orlon sweater delicately embroidered with eyelet by Boepple, Vogue, December 1, 1956

Gretchen Harris in wool tweed plaid coat with its own suit in a warm amber color by Handmacher, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, September 15, 1956

Gretchen Harris, "Moon Drops" moisture balm by Revlon, Vogue, October 15, 1956

Gretchen Harris in black maillot by Greta Paltry and cap by Adolfo of Emme, photo by Richard Rutledge in the Virgin Islands, Vogue, January 1957

Gretchen Harris in bouffant white organdy dress, the strapless top is embroidered, worn with a short charcoal-gray wool-jersey jacket by James Galanos, photo by Cecil Beaton, Ladies' Home Journal, March 1957

Gretchen Harris in brown-gray-white plaid wool coat with opossum collar by Donald Brooks, cloche by John Frederics Charmer, photo by Lionel Kazan, Vogue, August 15, 1957

Gretchen Harris in lovely dress of black chiffon, black velvet and collar of white organdy by Kasper, hat by Madcaps, photo by Lionel Kazan, Vogue, August 15, 1957

Gretchen Harris in lovely white lawn dress with small tucked bodice with criss-crossed ribbons around the midriff by Hope Skillman for Mr. Mort, photo by Richard Rutledge in the Virgin Islands, Vogue, January 1, 1957

Gretchen Harris in silk shirtwaist dress of pink and orange carnations on white by David Crystal, photo by Richard Rutledge, Vogue 1957

Gretchen Harris, photo by Frances McLaughlin-Gill, December 1957

Gretchen Harris in brown glen plaid, Dacron-and-wool sheath and brass-buttoned jacket by Abe Schrader, hat by Betmar, bag by Jana, photo by Tom Palumbo, Harper's Bazaar, January 1958

Gretchen Harris in cocktail dress of black taffeta by Eichman Fabrics for Jonny Herbert, photographed at the Capri de Havana, Havana, Cuba, Harper's Bazaar, January 1958

Gretchen Harris in dress of pin-dot taffeta fabric by Walter Rosenberg for Jonny Herbert, photographed at Capri de Havana, Cuba, Harper's Bazaar, January 1958

Gretchen Harris in dress of romantic roses printed on silk surah by Casino Fabrics for Jonny Herbert, photographed at Capri de Havana, Cuba, Harper's Bazar, January 1958

Gretchen Harris in Helanca tanksuit by Jantzen, photo by Clifford Coffin, Vogue, May 1, 1958

Gretchen Harris in lovely dress of Chantilly lace fabric by Stern & Stern for Jonny Herbert, photographed at the Capri de Havana, Havana, Cuba, Harper's Bazaar, January 1958

Gretchen Harris in packable paisley-print orlon and wool jersey fabric by Joyce Fabrics in green, blue, russet and orange for Jonny Herbert, photographed in Havana, Cuba, Harper's Bazaar, January 1958