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A young man sits in a small white convertible car while a young woman in a red dress stands beside him, both outdoors on a grassy area with a vintage car and trees in the background.

20 Colorized Moments Capturing Women’s Style in the 1950s

Vintage Photos History Nostalgia May 19, 2025 by Matt Staff

Last Updated on May 19, 2025 by Matt Staff

Take a step back in time and relive some of these iconic style moments from way back in the day. These colorized photos are brimming with nostalgia and shine a vivid light on a time long since passed. It is wild to note just how much the times have changed and how much fashion has evolved throughout the years.

1. There was nothing like being young and in love in the 1950s

A young man in a blue suit smiles as he reaches for a woman's hand at a formal event. Two other people in elegant attire stand nearby, all appearing joyful in a vintage setting with floral wallpaper and curtains. — thehistorylounge

I just wonder what kind of music was playing.

2. Now that’s a nice ride

A woman in a white dress and glasses stands by a white fence with a 1950s-style car and houses in the background. It appears to be spring, with bare trees and green grass. — thehistorylounge

No kidding though, such a nice ride.

3. Absolutely living for the dress

A woman with short, curly blonde hair wearing a green dress and pearl earrings stands smiling in front of a house with blue-trimmed windows and white siding on a sunny day. — thehistorylounge

A nice dress indeed.

4. The curtains really tie the whole aesthetic together

A smiling woman in a vintage blue dress stands indoors next to patterned curtains and a window. The room has blue walls and framed art. — thehistorylounge

They’ve got that spectacular vintage vibe about them.

5. She seems to be having a particularly nice day

A woman with blonde hair in soft waves smiles while wearing a floral dress with a large white bow at the neckline, standing outdoors in front of green foliage. — thehistorylounge

It’s as if someone just told her an especially funny joke.

6. Always going to have love for the retro TV

A smiling woman in a patterned dress stands beside a vintage television set in front of lace curtains and a window with blinds. — thehistorylounge

The retro TVs just hit different.

7. Why so serious?

Four young women stand indoors by large windows, dressed in vintage outfits with long skirts and blouses. The fourth woman from the left wears a striking red skirt with a white horse design. All face the camera with neutral expressions. — thehistorylounge

Not sure why, but they did nail the whole serious look. That’s for sure.

8. Pretty iconic if you ask me

Two women stand in front of a brick wall, both wearing white blouses tucked into high-waisted skirts. They have short, curled blond hair and are smiling, posing with relaxed expressions. — thehistoryloungex

Iconic doesn’t even begin to cover it.

9. The lighting on this one is on point

A smiling woman with shoulder-length hair leans out of a car with the door open, looking up toward the sky on a sunny day. — thehistorylounge

It really is.

10. She seems thrilled

A woman in a vintage 1950s-style dress smiles as she stands on a staircase, holding gloves and a purse. She has short curled hair and poses with one hand raised near her head. — thehistorylounge

Thrilled about what is the question though.

11. Her dress couldn’t be put together better

A young woman stands smiling in front of patterned curtains, wearing a vintage blue dress with black stripes and a corsage on her wrist. The scene has a classic, mid-20th-century atmosphere. — thehistorylounge

Not sure if she planned to coordinate that dress with the curtains so well, but she sure did.

12. Love the lipstick

A young woman with short brown hair is smiling while wearing a purple and pink floral dress, standing in a vintage-style living room with patterned wallpaper and classic furnishings. — thehistorylounge

The lipstick is simply radiant here.

13. The green is so fun

A woman wearing a stylish, green, ruched, one-shoulder dress with gloves stands smiling in front of a pastel-colored illustrated backdrop featuring buildings and foliage. — thehistorylounge

It’s an elegant, spontaneous aesthetic here and she nailed it.

14. The red dress is always an impressive fashion statement

A young man sits in a vintage convertible car while a young woman in a red dress stands beside him, smiling outdoors on a grassy area with trees and cars in the background. — thehistorylounge

The red dress always elevates that vintage aesthetic.

15. Someone’s about to get surprised

Two young women stand on a sidewalk, smiling at the camera. One wears a red top with a yellow skirt, the other a white blouse with a blue skirt. A third person is partly visible behind them. Vintage cars and trees are in the background. — thehistorylounge

16. She seems especially happy

A woman in a white dress smiles and holds her hat while standing in front of a classic black car on a sunny day. — thehistorylounge

17. Why so stoic?

A young woman with short, brown hair stands indoors wearing a white dress with a light blue belt. Behind her are wooden doors, a white lab coat on a hook, and a red fire extinguisher. — thehistorylounge

18. The blue is simply striking here

A woman in a strapless gray dress and white gloves stands outdoors in front of a green shrub, holding a small clutch and smiling slightly. — thehistorylounge

19. Almost everyone was able to keep their eyes opened for the shot

A group of seven young women wearing formal evening dresses pose together, smiling, at what appears to be a mid-20th-century event or dance. The background is softly lit and the photo has a vintage look. — thehistorylounge

20. The lavender has an elegant playfulness about it

A woman in a light purple, vintage-style dress with white gloves stands beside a yellow cabinet, holding a white basket with flowers. She has dark hair, pearl earrings, and a soft shawl draped over her shoulders. — thehistorylounge

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Check out more classic beauty trends from mid-century America. For more cultural throwbacks, don’t miss our look at 1950s family life in vivid color. The past may be behind us, but with these images, its timeless charm is never out of reach.

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About Author

Matt Staff

Matt has spent over the last 8 years as both a writer and editor, working in Seattle and Brooklyn, where he is now based. He loves escaping the tirelessly fast pace of the “Mad Apple” that is NYC by taking walks and runs through parks where he’s able to catch up on the latest tea about society from the city’s ever chatty, always hungry, occasionally maniacal, pigeons. They always have a lot to say. When he’s not taking his urban nature strolls, or dutifully combing the deepest rabbit holes of the internet to find the content that’s worth sinking your mind’s teeth into, he’s likely holed up at a dark-lit dive bar with a new book and/or some friends, or just as easily he could be on the hunt for the next addition to his steadily growing plant family.

These days Matt's caught up in trying to provide folks as many vivid glimpses into the days long since passed as he can, through fun and engaging collections of hand-picked vintage photos.

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