1950s fashion The 1950s was a great decade of renewed optimism, and for fashion in the united states. The economy was at its highest point since the great depression, The music was world famous and became what we call rock and roll, Also, glamour and comfort became partners in female fashion designs that helped influence military uniforms and new housewife outfits in order to support the end of WWII. Once WWII ended a large amount of opportunities for fashion became available. A lot of historical and social change happened in the 1950s. The Korean war began in 1950, just a few years after World War II. Racial segregation was ruled unconstitutional in public schools in 1954. Unemployment was at only 4.4% the lowest it has ever been. To add