A Fifties costume idea suitable for Halloween or a theme party is that of the Rocker. Rockers were a British subculture of that era and, although sometimes also known as greasers, the latter term had a different meaning in Britain to North America.
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1950s Costume Idea for Men – Elvis Presley
The King of Rock and Roll and one of the most iconic figures of the entire 20th century is, of course, Elvis Presley.
1950s Costume Idea for Women – The Teddy Girl
A 1950s costume suitable for Halloween and costume parties that is a counterpart for the Teddy Boy is, naturally enough, the Teddy Girl.
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1950s Costume Idea for Men – The Teddy Boy
If you’re looking for a 1950s costume for Halloween, costume or theme party, then why not consider dressing up as a Teddy Boy? Girls were, fairly logically, known as Teddy Girls.
1950s Costume Idea for Women – Marilyn Monroe
Here’s a famous and, in many respects, rather simple, outfit from the Fifties that is suitable for a Halloween or costume party. Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson, was one of the most famous actresses and sex symbols of the middle of the twentieth century, if not of the century on its entirety.
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1950s Costume Idea for Men and Women – The Beatnik
Although the term “beatnik” originated in the 1950s and was used then and in the early 60s, it wasn’t an actual subculture but instead a somewhat derogatory and superficial media stereotype of an actual one, the Beat Generation.
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