Where the Fifties Diner style comes from
After the war, the 1950s brought a love of fuller, more feminine fashion. A famous 1947 collection of nipped waists and wide skirts started the trend, and full-skirted dresses worn over petticoats became the decade's look.
Teen culture boomed too: rock 'n' roll, jukeboxes, diners and sock hops. Teenagers wore poodle skirts, saddle shoes, neck scarves and high ponytails, often in playful pastels like pink paired with black.
1950s outfit ideas: what to wear
- A swing dress with a fitted waist and a full skirt in pink or black.
- Cat-eye glasses or sunglasses.
- A small structured handbag.
- Saddle shoes, ballet flats or kitten heels.
- A high ponytail with a scarf or bow.
- Pearl earrings or a simple necklace.
Where to wear it
- 1950s and rock 'n' roll themed parties.
- Retro diners and milkshake dates.
- Swing dance nights and sock hops.
- Vintage photoshoots.
Styling tips
- A cinched waist and a full skirt make the 1950s silhouette.
- Pink and black is a fun, classic diner combo.
- Cat-eye frames instantly say fifties.
- Tie a scarf around a high ponytail for the finishing touch.
How to play Fifties Diner and get 3 stars
Her wardrobe has 84 pieces in 7 tabs: earrings (12), necklaces (12), glasses (12), bags (12), shoes (12), hairstyles (12) and dresses (12).
- Read her request in the speech bubble: it tells you the occasion. Here: “Milkshakes and jukebox songs at the diner! Make me very 1950s.”
- Open every tab and put something on from each one. The style meter gives 1 star at 35%, 2 stars at 70% and 3 stars when every tab is filled.
- Pick pieces in pink and black. The wardrobe marks the best matches with a heart, and they give her bonus hearts.
- Keep to one or two main colours, so the look goes together. White, black, grey, brown and gold accessories go with everything.
- Tap Done for her fashion show and your score. Your final look is saved as a photo in My Lookbook, where you can open it again to edit it.
Frequently asked questions
What did girls wear in the 1950s?
Full-skirted swing dresses or poodle skirts, fitted tops, saddle shoes, neck scarves and high ponytails.
Which colours score best in Fifties Diner?
Pink and black pieces score best for this look.
What should I wear to a 50s party?
A swing dress or full skirt, a cardigan, cat-eye glasses and a ponytail tied with a scarf.