Less than flattering 50's ....

[amandainvermont]

Less than flattering 50\'s ....

I picked up this 1952 knitting pattern book recently.

I remember my sister wearing full skirts and some kind of a girdle cinch belt to make her waist smaller. I can see why with all these tuck-in sweaters. You had to have a tiny waist and it would still look big with these bulky skirts.

And I love the wholesome innocent teenager ...

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

omg! those images are FABULOUS!! but can you imagine? i'd look like a walking truck with a sweater tucked into a skirt like that ~ lol

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

I have one of those belts in my etsy shop. Rigid leather with a metal band inside.
Ouch! Torture.

 

[coffeegrl]

It does look painful - but I love that one with the bow!!

 

[laughingmagpie]

I like the big hips those skirts give me actually - adding 3 inches to my hips makes my waist look 3 inches smaller, even without any cinching

 

[pastperfect2]

A hard look to wear and Not a look for the shortwaisted!

Even some of the models don't look all that great.

Hollis

 

[Linn]

I actually love this look minus the crinolines. I have several full skirts and always wear the tops tucked in and usually add a belt. I bought a '50's black tone on tone cotton circle skirt recently and think I'll wear it with a long sleeved jersey and a wide belt.

Linn

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Love that chevron striped shell sweater! It's a great look for those with small waists and of course the hips and bust that are not large either! On anyone else, it's definitely a difficult look to pull off.

 

[Sweetrockingal]

Sorry ladies I have to disagree nothing is better than a circle skirt and sweater set

 

[missproper]

Cute picture!! You guys look great!

 

[MyVintageCocktail]

Sigh.... I used to have the figure to wear these styles, but no longer. I'd look like the Pillsbury Dough Boy in an outfit like that.

 

[claireshaeffer]

Sorry you ladies aren't old enough to remember wearing these skirts. When all else failed, we wore waist cinchers. Claire

 

[senoritahollywood]

I love a cashmere sweater , tight belt and a circle skirt ! It is uber feminine and sexy !