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DIY 50s Halloween costume for kids

Learn how to make an easy DIY 50s Halloween costume for kids. With a few simple supplies, anyone can make this inexpensive costume.

DIY 50s Halloween costume for kids

We have so much fun dressing up for Halloween. The kids love when I make their costumes and it saves us money too.

I’m sharing this super fun 50s costume today that is so easy. You probably already have some of the items around the house needed. If not, simply head to your local thrift store and get the clothing items super cheap.

I just love this costume idea. The Poodle skirt would be really easy to make. It looks adorable and will definitely be a hit.

Why we love this costume:
  • Inexpensive. The costume is frugal to make and you can find many items at Goodwill.
  • Creative. This look is fun and creative. It is timeless and never gets old.
  • All ages. Try this DIY costume for any age.

How to make a poodle skirt

I found a great tutorial to help you out. In fact, I wouldn’t even sew the edges.

Felt is easy to work with and does not require any hemming. It is made with just felt and you really could make it with fabric glue and an elastic waistband.

Just fold your felt and stretch the elastic together.

Now if you don’t want to make a poodle skirt you could buy one on Amazon. However, it is really easy to make so you might give it a try. I don’t consider myself particularly crafty and I thought it was easy.

Supplies needed for Girls 50s Halloween costume:
  • poodle skirt (you could just add a cut out poodle to a premade skirt if you wanted)
  • tennis shoes
  • white shirt
  • cardigan
  • glasses (hot glue jewels on them to jazz them up)

How to make 50s Halloween costume for girls:

Supplies needed for Boys 50s Halloween costume
  • Leather jacket (check the goodwill or ask your friends on facebook)
  • Jeans
  • White t-shirt
  • Tennis shoes
  • Glasses
  • Hair Gel to slick back the hair

How to make a 50s Halloween costume for boys:
  • Start with a white t-shirt and a pair of jeans. It is so simple to put this together. Any plain pair of jeans will work and just a simple white t-shirt.
  • Top the outfit with a jacket. Goodwill often has leather jackets for sale or you might could borrow one.
  • Add a pair of tennis shoes. You can use a basic pair of tennis shoes or converse style shoes.
  • Accessorize with glasses. This will take the costume up a level.
  • Slick hair back with gel. Use hair gel to slick hair back to finish the look.

Variations:
  • I love Lucy Costume. This DIY can easily be modified to make an I Love Lucy Costume. Use a white poodle skirt and top with a blue and white polka dot shirt. Use a red cardigan to complete the look.
  • Pink Ladies. Use a pink leather jacket or any style pink jacket to dress up as a pink lady. You can wear a black pair of pants or skirt. Either is fine.

Make this easy costume.

This 50s style costume is so simple to make and the ideas are endless. Anyone can easily make this. You will be set for Halloween and a sock hop.

I think this would be such a cute idea for a couples costume, friends or younger siblings. It is such a fun idea.

Get started today with this fun and easy DIY costume. It is a blast to put together and you probably already have most of the items needed.

Homemade costumes are so much fun to make. Let us know what you plan to dress up as. Halloween is just arond the corner.

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Kids 1950s Clothing & Costumes: Girls, Boys, Toddlers

Vintage inspired 1950s kids clothing is timeless, cute, and charming. 1950s girls wore dresses, poodle skirts, and saddle shoes or ballet flats.  For 1950s boys’ clothing, look for camp shirts, classic wide leg pants and jeans, or a pair of overalls for a timeless look. Babies wore white long gowns till they were walking, and toddlers had ruffled dresses or rompers with embroidery, shirring, and appliqued motifs. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a gallery of 1950s kid’s clothing.

There are many outfits to turn your kids into adult mini me’s, including matching mommy and me dresses and aprons. There are also grown up 50s outfits in kids sizes, which are ideal for theater or school history projects.  The following are all quality retro children’s clothing and shoes with a vintage look. It features 1950s girls saddle shoes, Mary Janes, blouses, dresses, and skirts. Boys have rompers, suits, bowling shirts, and retro T-shirts. The selection is always changing. Halloween girl’s poodle skirt costumes and girls and boys greaser costumes are included too.

If you don’t find what you need, contact us for help with your desired style, child’s size, budget, and country if outside the USA.

1950s Girls Clothing

Amazon sold brands (#AD):

Black Butterfly – Really cute and affordable 1950s style dresses, skirts and cardigan sweaters. Matching dresses for mom too. 3T to age 13/14.

Gorlya – Cheaper Amazon brand of girls basics. Some vintage dresses and tops are in the 50s style.

Kate Kasin– A sleeveless 50s/60s dress in a variety of florals, polka dot and basic colors. 6 years to 16 years.

Bonnie Jean– Party dresses, sailor themes, smocked dresses, and Christmas dresses with sweaters or coats. 2T to age 16 depending on style.

Hope and Henry– Classic knit dresses, woven dress, sweaters, pants, overalls, tops and accessories. Infant to age 10.

IC Collections – Girls petticoats, slips, bloomers, made in the USA

Feltman Brothers: Classic vintage style baby clothes. Carriage Boutique and Petit Ami are similar brands.

Shoes: Saddle shoes,  Mary Janes, Keds Champion, Penny Loafer, ballet flats and oxfords.

Search Amazon of girls blouses, cardigan sweaters, capri pants, poodle skirts, headbands, and petticoats for even more 50s style girls clothing.

More brands:

Vintage Galleria Kids (Etsy) – Handmade 1950s rockabilly clothing for girls and boys.

Boden (UK, USA and AU) – Fun, quirky and colorful dressy and casual girls clothing.

Princess Highway (AU) – Fun prints and designs inspired by the 50s, 60s and 70s. Modcloth carries some in the USA.

Zuilly: Stock is always changing, but keep an eye on the new arrivals for 50s styles.

Little Miss Marmalade – Boutique clothing store for girls, many 50s inspired dresses in fun prints.   12m to age 14 years

1950s Kids Clothes

BlackButterfly Kids Sabrina Vintage Polka Dot 50s Girls Dress

BlackButterfly Kids Holly Vintage Polka Dot 50s Girls Dress

BlackButterfly Kids Lucy Vintage Clarity 50s Girls Dress

BlackButterfly Kids Sabrina Vintage Polka Dot 50s Girls Dress

BlackButterfly Kids Audrey Vintage Polka Dot 50s Girls Dress

BlackButterfly Kids Vintage 50s Full Circle Girls Swing Skirt

DADAWEN Childrens Boys Girls Lace-Up School Uniform Shoes Comfort Oxford Dress Shoes (Toddler/Little Kid/Big Kid)

BlackButterfly Kids Amy Vintage Polka Dot 50s Girls Dress

£23.99

BlackButterfly Kids Maria Vintage Striped Pin Up Dress

BlackButterfly Kids Zoey Vintage Polka Dot 50s Girls Dress

School Issue Upper Class 7300 Saddle Shoe (Toddler/Little Kid/Big Kid)

GORLYA Girls Short Sleeve Casual Vintage Peter Pan Collar Fit and Flare Skater Party Dress with Pockets 4-12 Years

Bonnie Jean Girls Fit and Flare Nautical Dress

DressLily Retro Poodle Print High Waist Skater Vintage Rockabilly Swing Tee Cocktail Dress

DRESS SEWING PATTERN | Make Girls Clothes | Little Kids Toddler Childs Clothing | 50s Sailor Dress | Vintage Style Outfit For Children |6913

Charades Childs Poodle Skirt Pink Small

50s Darling Girls Costume

GORLYA Girls Short Sleeve Casual Vintage Peter Pan Collar Fit and Flare Skater Party Dress with Pockets 4-12 Years

Hope & Henry Girls Wide Leg Sleeveless Jumpsuit with Bow Shoulders

California Costumes 50s Poodle Cutie Toddler Costume 3-4

Deer Stags Unisex-Child Denny Oxford

BlackButterfly Kids Sabrina Vintage Polka Dot 50s Girls Dress

GRACE KARIN Girls Retro Sleeveless Floral Printed Swing Dresses with Belt

Kids Girls 50s Audrey Vintage Polka Dot Swing Party Rockabilly Dress Retro Peter Pan Doll Collar Wedding Casual Skater Dress

Stelle Girls Mary Jane Shoes Low Heel Party Dress Shoes for Kids

Kids Girls 50s Audrey Vintage Polka Dot Swing Party Rockabilly Dress Retro Peter Pan Doll Collar Wedding Casual Skater Dress

GINFIVE Girls Flat Mary Jane Shoes School Party Dress Oxfords Shoe (Toddler/Little Kids)

$109. 06

Boys Retro Tweed Check Suit in Beige Dark Grey and Navy Blue

Grease Summer Nights Sandy Costume Set - Small


The Vintage Dancer family in 1950s  Clothing

1950s Girls Clothing Pictures

1958 girls dresses and skirt outfits
1958 girls outfits

1950s girls dresses
1950s toddler girls dresses

1957 girls poodle skirts
1957 teen girls casual outfits

1950s girls play clothes, casual outfits
1957 girls teens jeans and jackets

1950s girls mary jane shoes
1957 saddle shoes, loafers, slip on mocs

1956 girls and boys shoes, boots
Girls two tone shoes

1955 girls sandals, sneakers, saddles, mary jane’s, loafers

1950s Boys Clothing Pictures

1957 toddler boys outfits
1957 boys jeans
1957 boys pants, shirts and jackets

1957 boys casual clothing
1955 Boys casual pants and shirts
1956 boys shoes – oxfords, bucks, loafers

1955 boys shoes and sneakers
My 1950s vintage boys outfit

Retro dresses for girls - a variety of styles and models

Fashion is a changeable lady. However, if some clothing options are “passing”, then there are those that are forever included in the history of fashion. The former are at the peak of popularity for a short time, but the latter become classics, to which fashion returns from time to time.

Contents:

  • 1 What is retro style?
  • 2 Charleston
  • 3 New Look
  • 4 Trapeze from the 60s

What is retro style?

Retro style clothes are models that were fashionable in the last century from the 20s to the 90s. True, not all decades of the last century left a noticeable mark in the history of fashion. The most popular models are dresses in the style of the 20s, 50s and 60s.

Retro style is very popular among adult fashionistas. But children's fashion does not bypass his attention, so a dress for a girl in a retro style should definitely appear in your daughter's wardrobe. Such an outfit will be appropriate at a matinee, at a family celebration and any other event. Looking at the photos of models of children's dresses, you can always choose the option that is ideal for your girl.

Charleston style

Simple and simple dress in the style of the 20's shaped like a rectangle. It is characterized by a low waistline, a straight bodice without darts and excessive decor, and a skirt consisting of several flounces. The dress can reach to the knees or have an asymmetrical skirt with an extension on one side.

This dress looks less pretentious than outfits with puffy skirts, but girls aged 8-10 will look great in it. To sew a similar dress from any well-draped fabric, fabrics with a sheen are welcome. Rhinestones, fringe, velvet, feathers are used for decoration.

What to wear?

To make a retro look authentic, you need to choose the right accessories for it. In winter, the outfit can be supplemented with a fur cape and long gloves. In summer, a silk scarf or feather boa should be worn. You can put on a girl a long string of pearls. An interesting detail of the image will be a pillbox hat with a veil or artificial flowers.

Hair

The Charleston dress needs a matching hairstyle. In the 1920s, wave styling was very popular. Such a wave hairstyle can be done by your daughter on her own, using styling products and hair clips. Long hair should be collected in a careless bun or curled into curls.

New Look

The middle of the last century went down in fashion history as a celebration of feminine models. Fitted dresses with fluffy skirts are in fashion. It is in this style that the most popular retro dresses for girls today are presented. They are sewn from bright fabrics, often using a polka dot print or a floral pattern. This style in our country is often called the “Dandies” style, since it was these dresses that were popular during the spread of this subculture.

Main features of this dress:

  • fitted bodice;
  • may not have sleeves, but puffed sleeves look cute on children's dresses;
  • Sun cut skirt;
  • puffy, multi-layered tulle or organza petticoat. Moreover, the petticoat can be a contrasting color.

What to wear?

New look dress does not require a lot of accessories, as it is bright on its own. Almost the only decoration is a wide belt in a contrasting color; it can be tied with a lush bow on the back or decorated with an artificial flower.

Short bright beads can be worn around the girl's neck. An interesting detail will be short openwork gloves.

Hairstyles

You can create a high ponytail or a babette style to create an image. Satin ribbons and hoops are used to decorate hairstyles.

A-line from the 60s

Less popular, but no less interesting, are retro-dresses for children in the form of a-line. This style appeared in the sixties, it is distinguished by a free silhouette, the utmost conciseness of the cut and a length well above the knees. If a model with a sleeve is used, then this part is also cut out in the form of a trapezoid.

Despite such a simple cut, elegant children's dresses can also have this style. You just need to choose the right fabric, such as velvet or jacquard. Guipure dresses on a cover look interesting. Dresses usually have a contrasting trim running along the hem, sleeve edge and along the closure line in front. A dress made of fabric with a metallic effect looks elegant, you can also choose an outfit of a bright acid shade.

What to wear?

The laconic cut of the dress requires laconic accessories. You can pick up plastic jewelry for the dress - beads or bracelets.

Hairstyle

In the sixties, most girls curled their hair with curlers or did “chemo”. Of course, the child should not be permed. You can make a hairstyle much easier: braid your daughter's hair at night in several thin braids. In the morning, gently loosen the braids, and the hairstyle is ready. Hair can be collected in a ponytail or pinned up at the temples.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In the 1990s, it was not so easy to find beautiful (and just good) clothes for children. They bought T-shirts, dresses, pants at a flea market, sewed them themselves, and someone had to wear things for older brothers and sisters. But this did not prevent children and teenagers from being bright and stylish. We asked our Instagram followers to send in their childhood photos from the nineties-zero to see how festive dresses and tracksuits for children looked then.

If you have some cool pictures too, please share them with us! This can be done in three ways. The first is to write a message to the direct of our instagram ngs_news (and in general, let's be friends on this social network!). The second way is to send a photo to [email protected]. The third is to write in WhatsApp or Telegram to the number 8 982 781-74-07 (by the way, you can always report news, send photos of traffic accidents and just suggest interesting topics for publications to the same number).

Below are photos from our readers.

This photo was taken in 1997. Such a down jacket and a hat reliably protected from the cold

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Some parents bought down jackets, and some were dressed in a fur coat. As a reader said, many had such a wardrobe item

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This girl was photographed in the summer of 1995. “Second-hand shops opened, children were dressed there. Canada, America, France. Girly dresses from Pierre Cardin,” recalls our reader

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Two sisters were photographed in the early 90s. Ruches on dresses were quite common back then

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And this picture is from 1995. By the way, from such photographs you can track how fashion has changed not only in clothes, but also in hairstyles

So what if the hat covers half of the face? But it's warm! But the costumes worn by Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden have hardly changed in 20 years

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A very colorful photo from 1997. We don't know who this boy became when he grew up, but the sailor suit suits him very well

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September 1995. “Relatives arrived from Pavlodar, they were given a salary in children's suits of different sizes and colors. Bought a couple. China, knitwear on a synthetic winterizer, warm,” recalls a Siberian

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And in this picture, taken in 1996 or 1997, you can see what the school uniform of those years was like. I wonder if today's teenagers would like it?

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1995. Clothes for babies have always been bright

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Fur frills on hoods can still be seen now, but such scales as the seller in the background is already a rarity. The picture was taken at 1996 or 1997

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The NGS reader who sent the photo described this dress as “velor from a flea market”

It’s not difficult to feel in such an outfit 9002 herself as a princess, especially in 1998. Ruffles, glitter and, of course, bright pink color cannot fail to attract attention

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And winter fashion again. AT 90 children were often shod in felt boots, but how often do you see this now?

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And these outfits are for trips to the country. Dark, not easily soiled colors are well suited for this, and most importantly - comfortable

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Clothes often had to be worn out for the elders. But because of this, she did not look worse - she just looked like a modern oversized

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In this dress you can go to a school party and perform at a children's concert, despite the fact that it is not very bright. But practical

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Where did you buy these things? It's easy to guess. “Everything from a flea market! Everyone dressed there,” says the reader whose family archive holds this photo

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95 year. At that time, children's clothes mostly depicted animals, not foreign superheroes. Write in the comments which of you had the same or similar T-shirts

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It was hardly hot in summer in such a suit, but it is convenient to run around the park and play with friends

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We bought a velvet dress in the Pinocchio store, which is no longer there. “Birthday, the first animators for children, the clown Iriska. A miracle,” recalls a reader

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In the summer of 1996, girls were also dressed in plain white dresses, apparently so that it would not be so hot

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games in the yard. And no puddles and mud are scary!

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If you want it to be beautiful, put on a bow. Now these are no longer worn, but at 19

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And this is what a summer suit for boys looked like in 1991

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