50 s fashion

Fashion trends can be quite cyclical and what’s in this summer confirms it. Styles inspired by the 1950s feature heavily in high street collections for both women and men, making this look achievable and affordable. You can be on trend with both your day and evening looks this summer by incorporating certain 1950s-inspired items to your wardrobe. This season’s clothes for men in particular utilise the subtle yet sophisticated fads of the 1950s.
 For guys, you can channel your inner Don Draper by dressing in debonair looks such as a white dress shirt under a sleek black suit with a skinny tie. Complete the 1950s look by accessorising with a fedora and you’re ready to take on the boss in a high-power meeting, grab a drink after work with colleagues or strut your stuff at a wedding or party. This look will give you an air of confidence so you’re ready to tackle anything.

If you need a more casual look, sport a pair of khaki trousers, or chinos. This look was popular in the 1950s and has been adapted for current times by being available in a number of different colours. Prove you’re on trend by wearing turquoise, green or even purple chinos. Coloured chinos are perfect for the bright sunny days of summer. Fit is important too so choose a skinny fit if you have slim legs and a boot cut fit if you are of a bigger build. Trousers with pleats are fashionable again as well, as are trousers with the cuffs turned up, allowing for a variety of looks from the same pair of trousers.

You can thank Elvis Presley and other stars of the day for their fashion-forward thinking and for making popular a trend that has been in style ever since- blue jeans. Turn the cuffs up and pair your jeans with a white t-shirt with the sleeves rolled up and you instantly transport yourself back to the days of James Dean. For a look fit for summer, choose a light wash or coloured pair of jeans. To accentuate the look you can add a pair of penny loafers, a shoe that became popular in the ‘50s. A black, brown or auburn loafer goes great with both jeans and chinos.

You can therefore have confidence you are in style this summer by trying one or all of these 1950s-inspired styles for men. Whether you are dressed up for a night out or dressed down for a Sunday brunch, you will be right on trend with what’s in this season.

Fiona Roy writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.