Feminism and Fashion 5

Creating the "housewife look" in the 1950s

Blouse, Skirt, Apron

A blouse, skirt, and apron comprise a typical housewife look of the 1950s. This apron features hand-embroidered flowers and a teapot over the pocket. American society’s focus on traditional gender roles, marriage, and family in the 1950s led to a type of uniform for housewives depicted through advertisements, television, and other media.