Handsome man in white socks
A feisty smile, hair styled in brill, a leather jacket and... white socks - this is how a real handsome man of the 1950s looked. The best example of this is Danny Zuko, the main character of the cult musical Grease. The rebellious young man and leader of the T-Birds group was played by John Travolta himself. It was the actor's extraordinary charm and dancing skills that made many people appreciate anew the juxtaposition of white socks with dark clothing. White socks can certainly be considered one of the most controversial accessories. Some consider it iconic, while for others it is the height of tastelessness. The approach to white socks has changed over time. In the 1950s they were a regular accessory of fashionable men, especially within the United States. However, a true elegant man never combined classic pants with sports socks, but opted for thinner models made of cotton, for example. In subsequent years it was a rather avoided accessory, returning to favor only in the 1980s, when it became a permanent fixture in pop culture. One contributor to this was Michael Jackson, who often wore white socks in his music videos, which seemed to further emphasize the intricate dance steps. In Poland in the late 1980s and early 1990s, white socks became a symbol of high social status. The impeccable color of the accessory was supposed to indicate that the man was concerned only with important business and was a stranger to physical labor. White socks were also associated with the criminal world, which was fostered by Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, among others. Later years brought a reversal of this fashion. White socks, especially combined with sandals, became synonymous with lack of taste. Today there is complete freedom. The combination of socks with sandals can be seen even on the catwalks of the most famous designers. However, a slightly less extravagant version is to bet on ordinary sports shoes or moccasins. This way you can feel confident like Danny Zuko, and with such a feeling it is much easier to conquer the world.
Sweet dreamer and vamp woman
Grease is a feast for the eyes for any fashion lover. The film perfectly shows how a properly selected outfit can become a reflection of character. Not from today it is said that the metamorphosis of the image is often associated with the internal transformation of a person. This theory is best illustrated by the example of the main character of the musical, Sandy. For most of the film, the girl represents a classic version of the style of the 1950s. The main clothing items are flared dresses and skirts. The latter are combined with blouses buttoned up to the neck. If you add to this a wide bow, tied on the head, you get the style of the so-called sweet schoolgirl. The heroine's clothes are dominated by a pastel color palette, for example, a delicate shade of yellow. Among shoes, sandals and tennis shoes are the most common. Sporty footwear is often combined with socks. This is a typical fashion element of those years, which seems to further emphasize the subtle grace of flared dresses. By the end of the film, Sandy undergoes a metamorphosis. She is confident in herself and her femininity, which is evident in her appearance. Her straight bangs and ponytail turn into a storm of curls, and her lips are adorned with red lipstick, which perfectly matches the color... of her heels. The sweet, bright dress, on the other hand, is replaced by a tight black costume. It is interesting to note that it is possible to model both incarnations of Sandy nowadays and remain fashionable in either case. A fitted costume would not be ashamed of the biggest movie stars. The stores are also seeing a return to flared skirts and dresses, which after years can again be freely matched with socks. A real hit are cotton socks decorated with lace and bows. They make the styling look even sweeter and more girly.
