50's theme

[Fabienne]

The theme for the last day of my son's school is the 1950's and the kids have to dress the part. He's 4 years old, and they will spend a great deal of their time outside that day. Any tips, outfit/accessories ideas? Only one week to prepare.

Thanks,

Fabienne

 

[tonylumpkin]

Well unless you have some rather narrow ties and narrow lapeled suits that might fit a 4 year old, I'd go with a horizontally striped tee-shirt (multiple colors of varying narrow widths), jeans with the cuffs rolled up and a coonskin cap...you know, the Davey Crockett type. And yes I was 4 years old in the '50s.

 

[lawyerdad]

Originally Posted by tonylumpkin

Well unless you have some rather narrow ties and narrow lapeled suits that might fit a 4 year old, I'd go with a horizontally striped tee-shirt (multiple colors of varying narrow widths), jeans with the cuffs rolled up and a coonskin cap...you know, the Davey Crockett type. And yes I was 4 years old in the '50s.

Good suggestions. Also, perhaps pomade for his hair, if he will stand for it.

 

[Get Smart]

the cuff'd jeans and pomade'd hair will make anything else seem "50s" even if it isnt

 

[j]

Be sure to roll a pack of Luckys into his T-shirt sleeve.

 

[dave]

Originally Posted by Get Smart

the cuff'd jeans and pomade'd hair will make anything else seem "50s" even if it isnt

Hooraaay!! I'm 50's!

add a pair of chuck taylor's to the cuffed jeans and pomade and you're there!

 

[Rolo]

Originally Posted by dave

Hooraaay!! I'm 50's!

add a pair of chuck taylor's to the cuffed jeans and pomade and you're there!

Better yet . . . PF Flyers.

 

[Fabienne]

Thank you all, good tips, I think I can manage something approaching the right look.

 

[Gherkins]

I don't want to take anything off the style forum bunch, but the best help might be from the guys at the fedora longe.

 

[Get Smart]

Originally Posted by Gherkins

I don't want to take anything off the style forum bunch, but the best help might be from the guys at the fedora longe.

hardly

this is for a 4 year old's theme party

The proper FL answer to dressing 50s is gabardine Ricky jackets, gab shirts & trews, etc

I don't think it's Fabienne's intent to go all out like that, just general guideline for a fun kid's outing

 

[Bandwagonesque]

Originally Posted by tonylumpkin

I'd go with a horizontally striped tee-shirt (multiple colors of varying narrow widths), jeans with the cuffs rolled up and a coonskin cap...you know, the Davey Crockett type. And yes I was 4 years old in the '50s.

I like this idea. Simple and fun.