Hairstyle, Accessories, and Textile
Menswear/
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Childrenswear
Historical Background and Style Icons
Womanswear
Subcultures
100
What sunglasses were popular during the 1950s?
Cat-eye sunglasses
100
What is this popular skirt for college girls called?
Poodle Skirt
100
What event began at the turn of the decade?
World War II
It began in 1939.
100
Coats in the 1940s typical had what kind of sleeve
A. Kimono
B. Raglan
C. Both of the above
D. None of the above
C. Both of the above
100
Where are the Teddy Boys and Girls from?
Britain
200
What new shoes were popular for womenswear during the 1950s?
a. kitten heels
b. stilettos
c. flats
d. platforms
b. stilettos
200
What is the main difference in mens style of suits from the 40s and 50s
a. Wide shoulders
b. Narrower Cut
c. Oversized
d. No difference
Narrower Cut
200
Who was the singer deemed the “King of Rock and Roll?”
Elvis Presley
200
What was NOT a desirable silhouette characteristic before 1947
A. Broad shoulders
B. Full skirts
C. Slim skirts
D. Below the knee skirts
B. Full skirts
They became popular after 1947 with the “New Look”.
200
What is the name of this outfit often worn by young urban men?
Zoot Suit (Oversized suit jacket, high-waisted/pegged trousers, bow tie)
300
This was known as the "duck tail" hairstyle for men, what was it called?
Pompadour
300
Which new style of undergarment in menswear gained popularity?
a. Boxer Briefs
b. Briefs
c. Boxer Shorts
d. Combination Suit
c. Boxer Shorts
300
What was the movement that began in 1955 that advocated for the rights of a marginalized group?
a. The Women’s Suffrage Movement
b. The Gay Liberation Movement
c. The Civil Rights Movement
d. The Blue Collar Rights Movement
c. The Civil Rights Movement
300
In the 50s, day and evening dresses were usually the same length.
A. True
B. False
A. True
300
Which of the following is not an element of dress often worn by the Teddy Boys?
a. Long, loose jackets
b. Padded Shoulders
c. Loose Trousers
d. Narrow Neckties
Loose Trousers
They wore narrow and tight trousers to show off their socks.
400
What are the two new popular fibers around the 1945s? Special finishes of these fibers make clothing easy to care for.
Polyester and Acrylic
400
Popularized by Elvis Presley, what is the name of this popular style of shoe
Blue suede loafer
400
Who held the top leading position of fashion influence in the world in the 50’s?
a. Italy
b. London
c. New York
d. Paris
d. Paris
400
What are these called?
A. Culottes
B. Slacks
C. Knickers
D. Bobby-soxers
A. Culottes
400
What distinctive fashion defined the Bobby-Soxers and what style of dance did they often participate in?
They wore ankle socks while swing dancing
500
Nylon became available again during which year?
a. 1950
b. 1945
c. 1947
d. 1949
c. 1947
500
How were children dressed in the 40s and 50s
Similar silhouettes and fashions to those of adults
500
What popular actress, known for her role as Holly Golightly, was an iconic fashion figure of the 50’s?
Audrey Hepburn
500
What is this collar style from the 50s?
A. Mandarin
B. Johnny
C. Chelsea
D. Peter Pan
D. Peter Pan
500
Name the group of vocal youth who were nonconforming to lifestyles and fashion in the 1950’s. They wore black turtlenecks, ballet slippers, and often had beards or ponytails.
Beatniks