Fragile femininity was emphasized in the 1950s fashion. Gone were the boxy silhouettes of the previous decade. Women of the 50s were clad in full billowing or pencil-cut skirts, soft shoulders, and stiletto heels.
One fashion style from this era that transcended decades of shifting fashion trends is the A-line. First seen in Christian Dior’s spring collection of 1955, the A-line has been modified through the years into what it is known today. From a flared jacket worn over a full pleated dress to a dress or skirt that flares dramatically from the waist, the A-line continues to be popular in today’s fashion scene.
The streamlined look it creates is most probably the reason why the A-line has evolved from 1950s fashion. The fitted shoulder line and bodice that dramatically flares to the hem gives the impression of a slender figure and is, thus, most popular in wedding gown designs. There are now so many variations of the A-line dress that you can wear such style in formal affairs, in business meetings, and even on casual dates with friends.
