pink dress with white flowers KissProm Princess Sweetheart Puffy Sleeeves Prom 3D Flower, Pink / 12 A sheer corset adds a touch of glamour Andrea & Leo Couture A1288

Perhaps one of the most enduring images of everyday fashion in the fifties is the poodle skirt. Credited to Juli Lynne Charlot from California, these simple felt skirts were cut in a circle and could have any sort of embellishment, not just a poodle (Milford-Cottam 20)

For layering, you can either go with a sporty or a formal office jacket

Choose your favorite greens

Long sleeve evening sequin gown

In contrast to the nobility, the poor wore fewer layers

It can be tricky to get the back and front neckline to match up exactly, in the picture on the right you can see that I didnt manage to do so completely, but trust me, it can be a lot worse