The 50's

1950:

Perhaps the most flattering decade for women. The lines below the body stressing the most beautiful parts of the body, chest, waist and the region. Apart from the haute couture creations everyday clothing is becoming easier and practical.The length ranging from below the knee and ends in the middle of the leg. The colors are pastels, black and white polka dots and patterned with flowers. In 1957 the fashion line adopts the "bag" which launches the Yves Saint Laurent who works for Dior. The shoulders are relaxed, the dominant bateau neckline, and combined with strange geometric hats.In 1958 he changed the line again and made trapeze silhouette.The sleeves are three quarters and shoulders widens. The stiletto heel in place and discovers the Dupont Lycra making revolution in women's underwear. The fours always worn under dresses and skirts, giving volume. In Greece, Dimi Kritsa opens his studio, giving a touch of French elegance (he had studied fashion in Paris). He is followed by John Tsopanellis and Filimonas

LOOKS

A line dresses, strapless for evening performances, klos skirts, sleeveless sweater cardigan combined with the same color. Cut shirt dresses, coats emphasizing the waist with belts and shorts.

ACCESSORIES

Large or small elegant bags, head scarves, pearls surround the neck and eye butterfly.Required gloves, which fit exactly with the shoes, bag and dress / suit.Areas to emphasize the waist.Stylish shoes or thin with pointy heels. Velvet hats with or without arrow.

BEAUTY

Accented eyebrows arch in line, eye-liner and mascara.The lips are painted in shades of red and orange. The basis for the person is a natural blush tone and very gentle.Purple mascara, blue eye-liner and ice blue / silver shadow or mascara copper in color with soft green shade were some combinations that existed.

HAIR

Women dye their hair in blond prevails. Trimmed hair in a bun or vague or small banana chignon at the top of the head.

DESIGNERS

Hubert de Givenchy, Louis Féraud, Valentino, Dimi Kritsa, Filimonas.

IMAGE

Liz Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida, Anita Ekberg, Grace Kelly, Brigitte Bardot, Evita, Audrey Hepburn, Kim Novak, Natalie Wood, Elli Lambeti, Melina Mercouri.