The fads of the fifties followed the war and growth of industry.
America was once again in a more peaceful time when American citizens could relax and enjoy the comforts of their new prosperity.
Leisure activities, such as bowling were prevalent. All ages could participate in the indoor or outdoor game or sport they enjoyed.
New toys and games came on the scene, such as the Hula Hoop, the ever popular Frisbee and Slinky.
By the early 1950s, Bowling was the leading participation sport in the United States.
It gradually moved from seedy bowling alleys with manual, human male “Pin Setters” to clean, cool, brightly lit modern establishments featuring fully automated systems.
Bowling Leagues became the rage while the growth of the game crossed the nation. Both men and women became the biggest starts of the 1950s era. Even the famous Hollywood stars got into the game.
As the fame of the Bowling Alleys grew, so did interest in the stylish, hip bowling fashions. In particular, the Bowling Shirts and Shoes.
The 1950s bowling shirt was brightly colored and varied in pattern. It was styled closely to the loosely proportioned design of the Hawaiian Shirt.
Bowling Shirts were popular during the time of the great American Car, and when Drive-Ins were the weekend activity along with a good game of bowling with your pals. They were more flashy for both men and women, and reflected an era when rebellion was in and displaying and element of cool was accepted with the younger generation.
The popularity of Bowling Shirts, shoes and apparel has once again surged in the current decade, with Bowling now becoming a past time amongst your average bowling fan, and fashionistas of the Hollywood “in” crowd.
Even certain Food Network hosts such as Guy Fieri appear in the latest and greatest Bowling Shirt Fashions weekly on his Diners, Drive Ins and Dives show.
Just proves the old saying that “everything Old is New again”!
