What is sock hop?
What is sock hop?
The sock hop era was all about hanging with your best friends, learning the latest dance steps, and maybe even falling in love for the first time. In the late ’50s and early ’60s teens hopped, bopped and did the twist to love songs, sad songs, break-up and make-up songs, street-corner harmonies, vocal-group classics and that great girl-group sound.
What to wear to a sock hop party?
1 Poodle Skirts and Bobby Socks. The term “sock hop” is synonymous with poodle skirts and bobby socks, and if you’re of the fairer sex, you absolutely cannot go wrong with 2 Greaser Style for Guys. For men, a clean white t-shirt and slim or straight-fit blue jeans is iconic. 3 To Sock or Not to Sock. 4 Finishing Touches.
What is a sock hop swing skirt?
The term “sock hop” is synonymous with poodle skirts and bobby socks, and if you’re of the fairer sex, you absolutely cannot go wrong with this classic combo. Even if it doesn’t have any canine-themed embellishments, a swing skirt with a narrow waist keeps you period-accurate and flexible.
What hairstyles complement a sock hop look?
For men, pliable and comfy espadrilles capture the ’50s style, and they go particularly well with chinos. The right hairstyle absolutely completes the sock hop look. A simply pony tail — tied with a ribbon, of course — does the trick for women, while men should go for a side part or pompadour with a liberal dose of pomade.
