Women & Their Shoes in the 50's by Ocianne Lambert
In the 1950's women's outfits weren't complete without the perfect shoes socks. When dressing up for a Sock Hop or Halloween party even today you have to have the right shoes to bring the outfit together really look the part.
Although heals flats were popular during this period saddle oxfords were the staple an any girls wardrobe. With the comfort of your oxfords the flair of a poodle skirt the perfect outfit was complete with the right shoes. Worn on dates to school football games dances black white oxfords complete with white shoe laces were a necessity for any girl in the 1950's.
Flats were also popular. The 'ballet' shoe was a common flat worn by girs to school church. Often they would be worn with white socks with lace that was folded over at the ankle.
Also the penny loafer was really popular during this time. Both men women wore loafers. Much like the loafers we see today they had a slit that was on the tongue of the shoe by the ankle that one could put a penny in hence the name . If the shoes were really hot you could put a quarter in it.
Some believe that the trademark shoe of the time was the stiletto heeled shoe not the oxford. First seen at the Dior Fashion Show of 1952 these came in a variety of colors heights. Some were as high as 5 inches high with open toes while others were much lower perhaps with closed or pointy toes.
Oxfords are different than saddle oxfords. This was another style that was worn by both men women. These had the same style as the saddle shoe but it didnt have to be black white. It was typically leather that could be any color. Some referred to these as Balmorals.
A really popular high heel shoe was the Mary Jane. These came in a lot of different colors heights had a strap that would go over the top of the foot. These were popular for church socials school or dances.
Bobby Socks were very popular in the 50s. This is trend that was started in the 40s. This is the name for the socks that fold over at about the ankle height. Many times these were used for school uniforms. They were also worn with saddle shoes loafers oxfords.
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