A timeless fifties' fashion staple is the classic sweater set. Sometimes called a twinset, the sweaters were frequently worn in the women's workplace. They were also seen on televisions programs and advertisements depicting the typical fifties' housewife duties.
Although the cardigan has been around since the 19th century, it was not until French fashion designer Coco Chanel paired a long jersey knit sweater with a jumper that the idea of a twinset was created.
Lyle and Scott 1950s Sweater Twinset Ad Lyle and Scott is a Scottish Knitwear Company Founded in 1874 |
Cashmere Twinwet by Timwear Ad 1957 Photo by Guy Arsac |
Huddlespun Sweater Twinset Made of Orlon 1955 Ad |
Traditionally knit with fibers such as cashmere wool, synthetic acrylics trademarked by DuPont as Orlon became popular in the fifties.
The term "sweater girl" was promoted in the 1940's and 1950's to describe Hollywood actresses who wore a tight fitting sweater and a bullet bra. While quite the fad, this sweater set was viewed by many as too provocative.
Patti Page in Classic Twinset Worn with Bullet Bra Wikipedia Commons |
To add a little polish, pearls were frequently worn with a twinset. Sweater sets were also a popular home knitting project.
Weldon's Knitwear 1950's Twinset Worn With Pearls |
Beads, sequins, and embroidery added detailing to these sweet sweater sets.
House of Dior 1950's ©Metropolitan Museum Gift of Mrs. Henry Rogers Benjamin |
Elsa Schiaparelli 1950's ©Metropolitan Museum Gift of Joseph S. Simms |
Models in Knit Twinsets from Korrigan-Lesure A Jacques Fath Exclusive 1954 Home Fifties Fashion Pinboard |
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