“After the war, the fashion industry needed to flourish again and women were ready to buy new clothes.” In the 1950s, cocktail dresses were often mid-calf length and made of fabrics such as black ...

In the 1950s, cocktail dresses were often mid-calf length and made of fabrics such as black taffeta, satin, and chiffon; think Audrey Hepburn’s party look in Breakfast at Tiffany's. However ...