Fashion of the 20th Century November, 2013 | Page 23

Society moved to suburbs which resulted in:

Sportswear

Casual skirts were narrow or full

Pants became narrower

Mid-calf pants known as “HouseBoy Pants”

Shorter pants below the knee known as “Pedal Pushers”

Bermuda pants became popular in 1954

Loose prints and knits for tops

Swimwear were one or two-piece and usually with shorts or shorts skirts.