Sock Hop

[Ravenclaw]

I'm going to a "sock hop" (50s themed party) this month and am trying to figure out what to wear. A poodle skirt would be cute I think but way too hard to find and not very practical to buy since I couldn't use it for anything else.
I was thinking of a cardigan with a brooch or embellished button, hair in a high ponytail with a ribbon, scarf around the neck...not sure about the pants/skirt bottom part though. Think that would look 50s??
Any ideas??

[SuzySunshine]

Do you have a pair of black capri's? Those with white bobby socks and tennis shoes would be cute with the top you've described.

[Ravenclaw]

These friends always throw the best parties so I'm sure it will be lots of fun. buycostumes.com is a great site - it's hard to tell which sizes will fit though. This one looks cute but there's only one size and I'm definitely not an average sized woman - too short - so it will probably be too long!!
http://www.buycostumes.com/ProductDetai ... 0thcentury


I think my legs are too short to pull off capris with socks and sneakers! '"
What are the other styles of pants they wore back then?

[SuzySunshine]

What about the ones that hit right below the knee - I don't think they're called capris, are they?

peddle pushers? clam diggers?

[Ravenclaw]

I'll have to go shopping this weekend and see what I can find.

[Ravenclaw]

Thanks for the tips guys.
I found a cardigan...still looking for pants though. I'll let you know what I find.

jeans rolled up to just below the knee should do the trick

[Ravenclaw]

Ooh that is a great idea.
Do you think I can still wear heels with that? I want to minimize my ummm petiteness

[ides]

Ooh that is a great idea.
Do you think I can still wear heels with that? I want to minimize my ummm petiteness

umm... no, you gotta wear white keds with bobby socks!

[Stella]

I say yes to heels! Where heels to match a scarf around your neck!!

[Momo]

Look up photos from the movie Grease and just recreate one of the outfits you see! Good luck and have fun!

[Ravenclaw]

I say yes to heels! Where heels to match a scarf around your neck!!

Ooh very cute idea! I'm thinking a deep red scarf with matching heels...

[Stella]

That's exactly what I was picturing! I'm sure you'll look darling!