Women’s Shoes of the 50’s
Womens shoes and socks of the 50s were the perfect added touch to complete any outfit. Even now, when dressing up for a sock hop or Halloween you have to have just the right shoes to make the outfit a hit.
Although heals and flats were popular during this period, saddle oxfords were the staple an any girls wardrobe. With the comfort of your oxfords and the flair of a poodle skirt- the perfect outfit was complete with the right shoes. Worn on dates, to school, football games and dances, black and white oxfords (complete with white shoe laces) were a necessity for any girl in the 1950's.
Flats were also popular. The 'ballet' shoe was a common flat worn by girs to school and church. Often they would be worn with white socks with lace that was folded over at the ankle.
Also, the penny loafer was really popular during this time. Both men and 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 and closed (and pointy) toed variaties. They were first seen at the Dior Fashion Show in 1952 and really made a splash for the next decade or so.
Saddle oxfords and oxfords are different. These were also worn by both men and women. Many referred to these as Balmorals, and they came in the same style as saddle shoes, but didn't necessarily have to be black and white, but all kinds of colors.
A popular type of high heel was Mary Janes. These came in all different heights and colors. They typically had strap that went over the top of the foot. These were worn almost anywhere: church, parties, dates, sock hops and shopping.
Bobby socks were among the most popular style of shoe accessory. Folded over at the ankle, bobby socks actually started in the late 1940's as a key element of the school uniform. Later, they became popular with loafers, oxfords or saddle shoes.
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