The 1950s were shaped by a postwar boom that touched everything from music to fashion. Women’s styles leaned into structure and movement, with swing dresses, poodle skirts and crinoline underskirts creating a signature silhouette. Accessories like cat-eye glasses and polka-dot scarves completed the look. Men’s fashion played it cool with bowling shirts, varsity cardigans and slick pompadour wigs that gave off a classic greaser vibe or a clean-cut collegiate edge. These weren’t costumes back then — just clothes that matched the era’s energy.
To make dressing the part simple, we’ve pulled together a curated list of 50s costumes and accessories you can find on Amazon. From retro jackets and saddle shoes to pedal pushers and Pink Lady flair, this collection offers a fun way to step into the style of the fifties with minimal fuss.
50s costumes for women
Get the ultimate everyday '50s look with this flirty sock hop costume. Just add petticoats!
If it's a 50s-themed costume you're looking for, there is perhaps nothing as iconic as the cute and quirky poodle skirt -- a simple style that defines an era!
To achieve that classic nipped-waist and full-skirted look that so characterizes womenswear of the1950s, you'll need a crinoline underskirt to complete your 50s costume.
This 50s-inspired costume accessories set includes two pairs of cat eye glasses, two pairs of polka-dot earrings, one polka-dot headband and one red semi-sheer chiffon scarf.
The movie Grease recreated a range of fabulous 50s fashion and this Pink Ladies satin bowling jacket with a flowing scarf is an emblematic look -- with a side of sass.
These 50s-style saddle shoes are the real deal. Soft leather upper with two-tone design featuring a perforated leather overlay. Breathable fabric-lined upper. Eastland exclusive active memory foam comfort insole supports and conforms to the curves of your foot. Supportive shank reduces foot and leg fatigue so you can dance til dawn!
Pair this flattering vintage cherry print swing dress with a pair of ballet flats and call it a costume. You'll look ready for a 50s-style date night at the drive-in!
Costume yourself 50s style with this elegant take on film & fashion icon, Audrey Hepburn.
While swingy dresses and pencil skirts dominated the fashion scene in the 50s, pants like these polka-dot pedal pushers were also a hot item. Just add peep-toe pumps, a flow-y blouse, neck scarf and sunglasses for a fabulously retro costume!
50s costumes for men
Funny how when you combine the classic lines of a bowling shirt with a nod to the atomic age aesthetic -- you have the makings of the easiest 50s costume ever!
If you want a truly legit carhop 50s costume, don't forget to add roller skates!
This comfy cardigan lends the perfect preppy letterman vibe to your 50s-style costume.
Suit up, add a fedora and a mike for a 50s costume Rat Pack style.
Whether your 50s costume aspires to greaser or rock 'n' roll star, you need a pompadour to top it off with accuracy! You can hunt down some Brylcreem... or just get this wig.
Show you're too cool for school with this faux-leather 50s-style greaser jacket.
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