A poodle skirt is a wide swing felt skirt of a solid color displaying a design appliquéd or transferred to the fabric. The design was often a coiffed poodle. Later substitutes for the poodle patch included flamingoes, flowers, and hot rod cars. Hemlines were to the knee or just below it. It quickly became very popular with teenage girls, who wore them at school dances, and as everyday wear.

The skirt originated in 1947 in the United States, and has been popular since the ’50s. They were a brief trend that has made an iconic ’50s costume ever since.

Girls and teens started the trend by wearing felt circle skirts with an applique of a pink poodle on a silver leash. Other poodle skirt themes included cute animals, funny sayings, cars, cartoon characters, and martini glasses. Poodle skirts were paired with blouses or knit tops, cardigan sweaters, bobby socks and saddle shoes.

Here below is a cool photo collection that show young women in poodle skirt since the 1950s.

The girls of the 1950s were truly beautiful, leading simple lives

The 1950s women exuded beauty while embracing a modest lifestyle

In the 1950s, these ladies were both stunning and down-to-earth

Beautiful and uncomplicated, the women of the 1950s

The ladies of the 1950s had a natural charm and a simple way of life

During the 1950s, these girls were a picture of loveliness, living with simplicity

The 1950s girls embodied both beauty and a humble existence

In the 1950s, these women were not only attractive but also lived modestly

The women of the 1950s showcased their beauty amidst a straightforward life

During the 1950s, these ladies were remarkably beautiful while keeping their lives uncomplicated