During the 1950s it was very common for black people to chemically process their hair; perms, relaxers and Jheri curl was very popular. Women were told that they would be much prettier with straightened hair and it was hard for black people to get or hold jobs if they didn't conform to the standards. It wasn't until the 1960s and onwards the natural hair movement began or none otherly as 'black is beautiful' were individuals embraced and showcased there natural hair in Afros, braids, cornrows and locks. There was even a violent uprawl at the time from African Americans wanting to wear their hair how they desired.
fashion
It was said black people had a swerve and dapper appearance with tons of attitude and charm. In was fashionable to mix textures and patterns concentrating on the detail which would make the overall piece stylish. The style looked casual and effortless.
Teenagers during the 50s
- swing evolved into bepop and cool jazz
Dating Etiquette for Girls
- Only floozies ask guys out.
- When someone asks you out, it’s polite to give an immediate answer.
- Never break a date without providing a valid reason.
- There’s no such thing as fashionably late; be ready when your date arrives.
- It’s only proper to introduce your date to your parents.
- Don’t apply makeup in public (please see first point).
- At a restaurant, it’s ladylike to tell a date what you want for dinner, so he can order for you.
- Don’t humiliate guys by trying to pay for a date.
Dating Etiquette for Guys
- Dates aren’t like cramming for exams; don’t wait until the last minute to ask a girl out.
- It’s poor form to honk the car horn to announce your arrival; call for her at the door.
- Ask her parents when they want her home — and make sure your watch works.
- It’s only polite to help her don her coat.
- Real gentlemen open car doors for girls — or any door, for that matter.
- It’s chivalrous to walk between her and the curb.
- Bring enough money along.
- No kissing on the first date.
- On prom night, don’t leave the corsage in the fridge.
Link - https://crandall1950syoungculture.wordpress.com/social-life/
Icons at the time
Elvis
Marilyn Monroe
Audrey Hepburn
Alfred Hitchcock & Edith Head
Sophia Loren
Elvis = Rebellion and wild sexual teens
Elvis was a controversial icon of his time. After WW11 families were making more income and could afford to give there children higher allowances. Slowly as technology evolved teens could afford to have portable radios and music was the language for teens. Parents felt threatened by Elivs's rock'n' Roll attitude and penalised him as being a sexual pervet. His style changed and influenced fashion, music and general youth culture. Many tried to find reason to dislike him because of how influencal he was, the idea of teenagers be expressive was threatening to the older generations.
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