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Embrace your curves with 1950’s fashion

True 1950s glamour came about from the post-war boom and saw fashion break the mould. Women moved away from rigid styes and embraced their curves in clean, well-tailored silhouettes. The two iconic shapes of the 1950s are the tailored top or fitted cardi with a full skirt, or the fitted pencil skirt or dress. Six decades on, women are still embracing their curves in the style of the 1950s.

The classic shirtdress is a must-have item for work. For a 1950s-inspired twist, add a feminine shirt with ties that can be arranged in a bow, or left hanging. Wearing a dark colour then adding interest and detail around the neck will draw attention to the face and away from problem areas. A coloured scarf tied around the neck would also do the trick.
For classic footwear, brogues never go out of style
Tailoring is an important point of focus. Even though the silhouettes are clean and simple, you will often find darts and pleats that create shape and follow the line of the body.When wearing a pencil skirt or dress, pleats over the tummy and hip area will flatter rather than cling. That way you can have that muffin with your coffee and not worry about sucking your tummy in!
Give the 1950s a modern twist with high-waisted, tapered, ankle-grazing pants. oasculine style is very strong this winter, but why not soften the look with satin bow details and voluminous sleeves.Beware though – high-waisted pants will make your waist look smaller, but at the same time they can make your hips look wider.
The full skirt is the star of the 1950s decade. For a look that embraces feminine curves, cinch this skirt in with a belt at the waist. Best worn with fitted tops, shirts and knits, this A-line, knee-length skirt is perfect for hourglass and pear shapes as it covers hips, bottoms and thighs.Ironically, this look will also give the illusion of shape to those that are petite or column-shaped.