Shoes for Women int eh 1950's by Ocianne Lambert
Shoes in the 50's really completed the get up for ladies. Still today if you are dressing up for a Halloween party or local Sock Hop themed dance you need the right shoes socks to get your outfit just right.
Heals flats were really en vogue during the 50's. Saddle oxfords are the traditional footwear that completed a poodle skirt outfit. These were worn on dated school any everywhere else. Combining the comfort of the saddle oxford the flair of the poodle skirt made the perfect outfit for any dance or get together. Oxfords were white black usually worn with white shoe laces.
The ballet shoe was a popular flat worn to church even school. Girls would wear white laced socks with the lace folded over.
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.
Many believe that the most popular shoe of the 1950's was the stiletto healed shoe. Some being as high as 5 inches they came in both open closed & pointy toed variaties. They were first seen at the Dior Fashion Show in 1952 really made a splash for the next decade or so.
Saddle oxfords oxfords are different. These were also worn by both men women. Many referred to these as Balmorals they came in the same style as saddle shoes but didn't necessarily have to be black white but all kinds of colors.
A popular type of high heel was Mary Janes. These came in all different heights colors. They typically had strap that went over the top of the foot. These were worn almost anywhere church parties dates sock hops shopping.
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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