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A poodle skirt is one of the most memorable symbols of the 1950s1950s

The 1950s was the decade spanning the years 1950 to 1959....
. Postwar American women sought fashions that were feminine and unique. The poodle skirt provided the perfect style for the teenage girl. The wide swing felt skirt of a solid bold color displayed a design appliquéd or transferred to the fabric. The design was often a coiffed French poodle. Later substitutes for the poodle patch included flamingos, flowers, and hot rod cars.

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