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Rockabilly music is
the root of rock and roll today. As
a rebellious style of music (think of Elvis Presley and his �swaying
hips� that caused a huge controversy), it would make sense that those
who jump on the bandwagon and follow the style would dress in a
controversial manner. Many a
rockabilly woman did just that.
Many rockabilly women were less blatant in their rebellious attitude and wore
simple form-fitting blouses with straight skirts that showed off a sexy
body in an innocent fashion, or perhaps opted for a swing dress, which was
lower cut at the top and had more of a flare to the skirt that was a lot
less restrictive for dancing, others defied the rules of society at every
opportunity.
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The rockabilly woman was one of the
first women to wear pants in public.
Today referred to as capris, the �pedal pushers� worn in the
1950�s were a huge fashion trend started by the rockabilly woman,
breaking rules and freeing other women to begin wearing pants on a daily
basis outside the farm.
The modern rockabilly woman may
prefer something much simpler. Daddy-O
style shirts have been brought into the 21st century for
women�s fashion, with form fitting shape that wasn�t offered back in
the 1950�s. No longer do
they hang shapelessly at the sides. Creeper
shoes, once a �male� thing as well, have been created in every color
under the sun for women as well as men.
If you�re looking for original rockabilly woman
wear, the best place to start is the internet, where you�ll find a
mixture of vintage wear left over from the 1950�s (some, you�ll find,
is in much better shape than others), as well as newly manufactured items
made in imitation of the 1950�s icons that a rockabilly woman so adores. Whatever the outfit be, a rockabilly woman is always looking
for a way to create their own style to outshine the average girl.
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