What they Wore: 1950s Subcultures
The 1950s weren’t just about full skirts and red lipstick. Beneath the surface of post-war conformity, new subcultures bubbled up, each with its own distinctive style, attitude, and take on femininity. From rebellious rockabillies to ultra-feminine sweater girls, these looks told stories – of freedom, of resistance, of glamour, of change. Let’s take a peek at some of the key subcultures that defined 1950s style for women. Rockabilly Rebels Born from the rock ‘m’ roll
