Dan J. Harkey

Educator & Private Money Lending Consultant

How has our approach to fashion transformed from the structured elegance of the 1950s to the current era of relaxed and individualistic styles?

Would you call today's version the relaxed fit or the unkept, non-conforming and a messy fit?

by Dan J. Harkey

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Overview:

As our culture has progressed, our fashion sensibilities have also shifted. What was once the epitome of 'proper' is now celebrated as 'in vogue'.

Hoodies, ragged clothes, and styles that accentuate individual ideologies are now widely embraced, reflecting a more diverse and conforming fashion landscape. This shift from conformity to individuality not only obscures much of what is visible but also liberates our sense of expression, or paints us into an ideological association.

In the 1950s, people aspired to a proper culture, including family, conformity, comfort, and success.

Dressing for success was once an important cultural norm, but it is no longer.

Here is a video about the styles of the 50s.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhCVnok0IzY

College students once wore slacks, argyle shirts, and penny loafers to conform to societal expectations.

The posted image is about today's contemporary styles -- humor, intended with a splash of sarcasm.

Please, I want the old days back!