13 Fashion Trends From 70 Years Ago That Would Surprise Us Today

Poodle Skirts - Flared skirts with poodle appliques were popular in the 1950s, especially among teenage girls.

Saddle Shoes - Two-tone leather shoes with a white toe cap were a staple of 1950s footwear.

Fedora Hats - Men often wore fedoras as a stylish accessory with suits or casual wear.

Twin Sets - Matching sweaters and cardigans worn together, often in pastel colors, were popular among women.

Circle Skirts - Full, circular skirts made of stiff fabric, often worn with a petticoat underneath for volume.

Letterman Jackets - Jackets with leather sleeves and wool bodies, adorned with school or team patches.

Cat-Eye Glasses - Women's eyeglasses with exaggerated upswept corners, a hallmark of 1950s fashion.

Penny Loafers - Slip-on leather shoes with a distinctive strap across the top, often worn without socks.

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