Popular Looks
Teen boys dressed conservatively and clean cut. Some of the items of clothing worn were tights jeans, blazers and jackets. Cardigan sweaters were also widely worn, especially by athletes. Due to the influence of rock n roll at the time, some boys dressed as greasers, such as in the movie Grease. Leather jackets, tight T-shirts and jeans were also popular outfits. Teens at the time idolized Elvis, and because of that they tried to emulate what Elvis would wear and his style. Teen girls often wore dresses that were below the knee. However, It was the first time that teenage girls were allowed to wear pants. What girls often wore were bermuda shorts, which were typical knee length shorts. Girls also wore jumpers, dresses that girls wore with a blouse underneath it, were also very popular. Rolled up jeans, similar to today's capri pants, were worn but considered lounge wear and very casual only, much like sweat pants in our day and age. Girls also wore scarves on a regular basis.
Teen boys dressed conservatively and clean cut. Some of the items of clothing worn were tights jeans, blazers and jackets. Cardigan sweaters were also widely worn, especially by athletes. Due to the influence of rock n roll at the time, some boys dressed as greasers, such as in the movie Grease. Leather jackets, tight T-shirts and jeans were also popular outfits. Teens at the time idolized Elvis, and because of that they tried to emulate what Elvis would wear and his style. Teen girls often wore dresses that were below the knee. However, It was the first time that teenage girls were allowed to wear pants. What girls often wore were bermuda shorts, which were typical knee length shorts. Girls also wore jumpers, dresses that girls wore with a blouse underneath it, were also very popular. Rolled up jeans, similar to today's capri pants, were worn but considered lounge wear and very casual only, much like sweat pants in our day and age. Girls also wore scarves on a regular basis.
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