1950’s Fashion - The Circle Skirt

by Lara on July 16th, 2007

In the early 1950’s, the world was breathing freely the fresh air of post-war modernism. Women’s kitchens had made cooking faster, which made entertaining much more common, and gave women more time to relax and enjoy life. The free flowing lifestyle demanded a change in clothing that was less restrictive and “stuffy”. In swirls the circle skirt.

Think of Audrey Hepburn in “Roman Holiday”…

Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in Roman Holiday

The circle skirt emphasized the feminine shape with a narrow waist that flared outward. It pretty much was a huge circle with a hole in the middle, which gave it lots of texture and flair.

Even patterns used the Audrey Hepburn look to illustrate their design:

Circle skirt jumper 1950
(Audrey could’ve modeled this herself, couldn’t she?)

You can still find patterns for circle skirts and dresses that are authentic to the era, or you can buy original vintage circle skirts and dresses. Personally, I really think this classic look still has a place in today’s fashion, simply because it’s whimsical, comfortable, and pretty!

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