1. It’s My Party Costume inspirations for The Women’s Chorus of Dallas Spring Concert

2. General Guidelines High school style (not adult), think yearbook picture Tended to be dresses all the time (jeans/pants only for casual) Time period: roughly 1959-1962 Think Father Knows Best, Donna Reed Show, Dobie Gillis, Ozzie & Harriet, Leave It To Beaver All were on TV at this time and have teens Focus on simple pieces, solid colors

3. Dresses

4. Most girls and teens owned at least one jumper whose look could be altered by varying the blouse underneath. Even little girls had to wear the starchy petticoats. And when dressed up for church, wore little white gloves. Fancier fabrics, fuller skirts for party dresses.

5. Skirts

6. Two options – big and full or pencil. Always below the knee. Pair with a wide belt for the right look.

7. Tops

8. Girls - Sweater sets, cardigans, button front blouses in simple styles. Boys – button down shirt, long or short sleeve.

9. Accessories Flats were appropriate for slacks and were typically worn to school The "ballet" slipper was a popular choice and was often worn with little white socks. Really. Makeup - Pastels were the favored colors for day, especially for a younger woman. Wide belts, pony tails with bows, headbands, short pearls, petticoats

10. Yearbook pictures

12. Father Knows Best

15. Casual looks