31 Of The Most Bizarre Trends Of The 50s And 60s

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Wearing poodle skirts

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While every era is guilty of its own fashion atrocities, many consider the poodle skirts of the 50s among the most criminal of offenses. The wide (really, REALLY wide) seamless swing skirt designed by opera singer Julie Lynn Charlot was typically made of felt, and originally featured an appliqué of a coiffed poodle. Later on in the era, designs evolved to include an array of flowers, flamingoes, and even race cars. The skirt was a fashion staple of the time, beloved by women across all ages, and became an icon of the era. However, for its sheer size, the skirt would go to the dogs, today.

If you think poodles skirts were barking up the wrong style tree, wait ‘til you click the next slide for a 1960s fashion disaster.