The 1950s were really the beginning of an exciting new era. Don’t forget that the era of free love wasn’t far ahead. Perhaps we have the conical bra to thank for that?
Also known as the torpedo or bullet bra, the cone-shaped brassiere did get those eyes popping, even under those thick turtleneck sweaters.
The Poodle Skirts
There's no shortage of millennials donning avocado-themed tops, pants, or accessories. In the '50s, it was all about the poodle, hence the sensational poodle skirt. The long and colorful skirt went below the knees (we hadn't reached the era of the miniskirt just yet) and had a sweet poodle design.
It all began when a struggling actress and singer named Juli Lynne Charlot made a last-minute skirt made of suede for a Christmas party. She added a festive appliqué to it, and it was a total hit. Charlot was then approached by people to add poodles, as many women were seen out and about walking poodles. Needless to say, the iconic look was born.
Dancing The Sock Hops
It would be another 60 or so years until kids discovered twerking. If you were to hop in a time machine, you would catch kids rattling and rolling, twisting and jitterbugging at the school dances, all in their socks.
For school dances, kids would flick off their shoes and strut their stuff on the gymnasium floor (to protect the floors, of course.) You could also catch the kids the famous TV dance show "American Bandstand."
Mutton-chopping It
Along with the roundest 'fro, young boomer dudes loved their bushy long sideburns or mutton chops if you had good beard genes. Folks like Elvis Presley and James Dean sported glorious sideburns.
Throw in a leather jacket with a popped collar and faded jeans, and you were the hottest boy in school.
Hanging Out At the Drive-In
Technically the first drive-in theater was opened in 1933, but it didn't actually take off until the 50s. Probably because of the little war in between. When it did, the theaters were packed to the brim with folks, especially teenagers.
We've all seen "Grease," haven't we? Drive-ins were also a great place for young love to blossom. The movie-watching experience was great too, of course!