The 1950s was a terrific point in time that produced many fascinating things like UFO-inspired furniture and architecture, classic cars, and fantastic music.
But what truly made the decade classic was its fashion. A trend that filled the clothing racks at the time was that cute, swinging skirt complete with tastefully done appliqués commonly known as poodle skirts. It was so ubiquitous that it became the quintessential look of any fashionable girl from the 1950s - and the iconic image we still associate with that era today.
A Vintage Gem
The Poodle Skirt emerged from a trend that started in 1947. It was accidentally started by Juli Lynne Charlot when she received an invitation to a Christmas Party. She had nothing to wear, so she used felts from her mom's factory and started getting artsy with it.
As she was out of time, she folded the material and cut a circle from it. The result? A seamless skirt. Now, all she had to do was to add some appliqués that matched the Christmas holidays. Upon arrival, everyone talked about her dress; she was the darling of the crowd!
