Fashion

Poodle skirt

Poodle skirt was the fancy of 1950’s woman of America. Its uniqueness of design and feminine fashion made this poodle skirt very popular.



It’s spun around design became the most-wanted skirt among dancers, and thus its full circle style caught the public demand. This in-vogue poodle skirt became the rage in teenage girls.



Easy to sew approach and low price of this felt skirt further made its furor on demand. French poodles became trend for its unparallel appliqués and involuntary color combination. These felt skirts also caught customer’s phantasm due to the silvery telephones and records surrounded by the words "See ya later, alligator".

People of 1950 used to get embellished with the poodle skirt and ponytail, and with chiffon scarves, crinoline petticoats, and cats eye glasses. This kind of petticoat under the poodle skirt used to give more feminine touch.



Poodle skirts with saddle shoes in the black and white oxford requiring more polishing were must-wear for teenagers during those days. Those shoes were accompanied by white cotton socks.



This kind of style statement was very popular among teenage girls in the malt shops and sock hops of the 50's. Many theme parties today can be based on this particular poodle skirt and saddle shoe mode. So if you want to take the essence of 1950’s retrospect then poodle skirt fad is must for all teenage girl crowds in a theme party.

Thus, to catch the era and aura of 50’s, poodle skirts can do wonder in fashion fiesta even today.