The Look-alike Fad, 1954
"Top campus style for both boys and girls this fall is reported to be charcoal gray flannel Bermuda shorts, pink man-tailored shirts, knee socks either in matching gray or a contrasting color, and the short storm coat originally designed for men, now adopted by girls.
Universal choice in shoes to go with this outfit is the loafer or moccasin, for both boys and girls.
So far the only deviation in this look-alike fad is that girls prefer their knee socks in vivid colors or Argyle patterns, while men stick to dark socks to match their sweaters, which may be bright red, green or any of a range of pastels now offered by alert manufacturers.
The dress-alike craze, of course, holds good only for casual daytime occasions. For dances and dates the girls go back to their petticoats and high hells, earrings and perfume, and look as feminine as any old-fashioned beau could desire."
~The Free Lance-Star — Aug 14, 1954
Universal choice in shoes to go with this outfit is the loafer or moccasin, for both boys and girls.
So far the only deviation in this look-alike fad is that girls prefer their knee socks in vivid colors or Argyle patterns, while men stick to dark socks to match their sweaters, which may be bright red, green or any of a range of pastels now offered by alert manufacturers.
The dress-alike craze, of course, holds good only for casual daytime occasions. For dances and dates the girls go back to their petticoats and high hells, earrings and perfume, and look as feminine as any old-fashioned beau could desire."
~The Free Lance-Star — Aug 14, 1954
Comments
"hell heels" that's a pretty accurate description.
The shorts barely show beneath the coat. They look like the dress alike fad is flasher.
The shorts barely show beneath the coat. They look like the dress alike fad is flasher.
Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 04/21/13 at 09:26 AM
Unisex v1.1443.423
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 04/22/13 at 11:35 AM
I love that he's dressed almost exactly like her except for what appears to be mens shoes. WTF?!?! I suppose he was thinking "Shoes make the man...ly transvestite."
Posted by EvilSpaceLordMang on 04/22/13 at 12:36 PM
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Category: Fads | Fashion | 1950s