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1950s Costumes
Our 1950s costumes split two ways: the rock 'n' roll teddy boy in a contrast-collar jacket and skinny tie, or the sock-hop look in a poodle skirt dress with a matching neck scarf. Every costume is measured across 30+ points by garment techs trained in tailoring, in a range for kids, men and women.
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1950s Costumes for Every Look
The teddy boy look is tailoring: a long jacket with a contrast collar, slim trousers, a skinny tie, and white socks showing at the ankle. The sock-hop look is the opposite job, a full skirt cut to move, a fitted top, and a scarf knotted at the neck. Teddy girl sits between them, borrowing the check jacket and tie in women's sizing. If there is dancing, the full skirt earns its keep; if it is a pub night, the suit does more of the work.
Our Favourite 1950s Looks
One pick per look below, with what comes in the pack. Sizes shift with stock, so check the size selector on each product page for what's currently available. For other eras of fancy dress, the full decade costumes range sits one level up.
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The Girls 50s Rock n Roll Costume is a pink and black polka dot dress with a buckled belt and a neck scarf in the bag, for ages 4 to 14. |
The Mens 50s Icon Suit Costume covers the teddy boy head to toe, down to the white ankle socks: blue jacket with a black collar, black trousers, and a skinny tie. |
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The Womens 50s Rock 'n' Roll Poodle Dress Costume arrives as one polka dot piece with the poodle skirt built in, plus a matching neck scarf. |
Its jacket-and-trousers counterpart, the Womens 50s Teddy Girl Costume, borrows the teddy boy kit in women's sizing: a check jacket with a black collar, black trousers, and a skinny tie. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 1950s costume?
A 1950s costume lands on one of two outfits: the teddy boy suit, built around a long contrast-collar jacket and a skinny tie, or the poodle skirt dress worn with a neck scarf. Teddy girl is the same jacket-and-trousers cut in women's sizing. All three sit under 1950s fancy dress.
What do I need for a teddy boy costume?
The jacket does most of the work: a long, fitted cut with a contrast collar, worn with slim trousers, a skinny tie, and white socks showing above the shoes. A 50s Icon Wig handles the quiff, which is the one part the suit cannot do for you.
What sizes do 1950s costumes come in?
It depends on the piece and on what's currently in stock: men's suits and women's dresses and jackets each carry their own size run, and kids' costumes by age. Each product page shows the sizes actually available right now, so check that rather than assuming a range.
What's included in a 1950s costume set?
The main garment plus one or two matching pieces: a neck scarf with the dresses, a skinny tie with the suits, a buckled belt with the kids' dress. Each product's own page lists exactly what's in the pack, so read it before ordering.
Can I wear a 1950s costume for something other than Halloween?
Yes. Sock-hop and retro parties, hen and stag themes, school decade days, and rock 'n' roll nights all run on the same two outfits, and they come round through the year. If another era suits the theme better, browse our 1960s, 1980s, and 1990s costumes instead.
