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Vintage 1956 Fashion Accessories inc. Hats, Shoes, Boots, scarves, Jewelry and Bags

Fashion Accessories From the year 1956 including prices, descriptions and pictures for Ladies and Gentlemens hats, jewelry, scarves etc. The prices shown for these Ladies Clothing Accessories are the price they were sold for in 1956 not today

  • Ballerina Flats 1956 Ballerina Flats
    Price: $2.98

    Surprise her with these dainty ballerinas, smart as her street shoes. Soft, pliant leather; stretchable topline for smooth sweater-fit. Leather sole, wedge heel. Colors are black, turquoise or pink.


  • Camisole Slip 1956 Camisole Slip
    Price: $6.90

    Camisole slip of embroidered nylon sheer. Bodice lined with fifteen denier nylon tricot, scalloped front, back, wide camisole straps. Three-tiered skirt; two nylon marquisette under ruffles. Ribbon-bound edges. Elastic at waist. Choose from pink, white or black.

  • Casual Boot 1956 Casual Boot
    Price: $5.79

    The girls have done it again! Stolen the casual boot fashion of the year right from the college men who made it famous. Kerrybrooke's bright new version is the lightest and softest. Wear it two exciting ways--with the collar turned up like the boys do, or if you like to be original wear the collar smartly cuffed.

  • Cobbler Apron 1956 Cobbler Apron
    Price: $1.69

    Gayly patterned fruit on smooth cotton. One button closing at back. Fine fabric is specially pressed for "ease of care" and it needs little or no ironing. Self fabric tie.


Dresses, Skirts and Blouses From this Year

Women's Fashion Clothing Examples From this Year

Camisole Slip,
  • Cocktail Rings 1956 Cocktail Rings
    Price: $8.98 - $39.95

    Various cocktail rings for ladies. 10K gold mountings in a variety of styles. Some feature onyx, cultured pearls, zircon, and opals.

  • Cozy Scarf Pillbox 1956 Cozy Scarf Pillbox
    Price: $2.29

    Cozy scarf pillbox in wool jersey ties under chin for extra warmth. Colors are beige, black, navy, red or medium gray.


  • Crossover Strap Shoes 1956 Crossover Strap Shoes
    Price: $5.95

    Sleek, expensive-looking lines that go well with any attire, casual or dress. Smooth, lustrous black leather, highlighted by smart white stitching. Style-setting cross over straps. Rubber sole and heel.

  • Elegant Longer Glove 1956 Elegant Longer Glove
    Price: $2.39

    The elegant longer glove, subtly shirred for flattery. Helanca yarn, tricot knit nylon caresses your hand. Colors are beige, black, white or French bread (medium tan).

  • Fluffy Knit Glove 1956 Fluffy Knit Glove
    Price: $1.98

    A fluffy glove knit of twenty percent wool, forty percent angora rabbit hair and forty percent stretch nylon for a sleek and snug fit. Prettily accented with applique beads. From Italy. Comes in light beige or white.


  • Italian Inspired Tote 1956 Italian Inspired Tote
    Price: $14.98

    Italian-inspired tote in polished calf. Leather lining and coin purse, three roomy pockets, mirror. Colors are black, cherry red, Italian medium tan or flight (navy) blue.

  • Lucite Box 1956 Lucite Box
    Price: $13.98

    For enchanting hours... give her a "Majestic" original. The Lucite box bag iridescent with gold-color and mother-of-pearl flecked sides. About seven by three inches.

  • Men's Belts 1956 Men's Belts
    Price: $1.48 - $6.95

    Pilgrim belts, expertly crafted with supple leathers and springy elastics. Various belts ranging in price, size, color and design. Some with initial belt buckles and others with detailed tooling on leather.


  • Men's Felt Slip On 1956 Men's Felt Slip On
    Price: $1.98

    Soft, snug-fitting felt uppers combined with a padded platform sole and heel. Wine color with plaid trim. Come in sizes for boys or men.

  • Michaeleen Watch 1956 Michaeleen Watch
    Price: $159.90

    "Michaeleen" has fifty fiery Tradition diamonds entwined in luxurious styling. Seventeen-jewel movement.





  • Pleated Apron 1956 Pleated Apron
    Price: $1.59

    Permanently pleated Sari print cotton. Whirling pleats never needed to be ironed, and even rich gold color print won't wash out. Extra full apron has over two yards of tiny knife pleats. Choose from aqua with gold color or rose with gold color.



  • Polished Calf Handbag 1956 Polished Calf Handbag
    Price: $12.98

    Superbly styled and handled bag in polished calf. Rayon faille lined. Rear wall zip pocket plus second pocket. Coin purse, mirror. Colors are cherry red, black, medium brown or flight (navy) blue.

  • Ponytail Cap 1956 Ponytail Cap
    Price: $1.98

    Ponytail cap changes to hood when you remove ring. Made of one-hundred percent wool jersey. Colors are red, white, beige, medium gray or black.

  • Sari Style Scarf 1956 Sari Style Scarf
    Price: $2.98

    Exotic Sari-type stole of silk chiffon with gold-color print. Hand rolled edges. Colors are pink, white or black.

  • Sham Pearl Collar 1956 Sham Pearl Collar
    Price: $3.98

    Fit for a princess... exquisite sham pearl collar in intricate cut-out scroll design, accented with rhinestones. About two and a quarter inches wide. Fits all neck sizes. Comes in white.

  • Shirred Bow Pouch 1956 Shirred Bow Pouch
    Price: $5.48

    Shirred bow pouch, bracelet handle, rayon satin lining, zip wall pocket, coin purse. Measures about nine by nine inches. Choose from black rayon faille, dark brown rayon faille, navy rayon faille, black cotton, or dark brown cotton.

  • Smart Cuddle Cap 1956 Smart Cuddle Cap
    Price: $1.98

    Smart cuddle cap fits all sizes, ties around chin. Features pearl-like accents all over. Colors are black, dark brown, navy, medium gray, red or white. Choose from wool jersey or cotton velveteen.

  • Two Way Scarf Hat 1956 Two Way Scarf Hat
    Price: $2.29

    You'll love this two-way beauty in one-hundred percent Orlon with stitched edges. Colorful plaids reverse to solids. Plaid color combinations are red and white (reverse to white), medium gray and light blue (reverse to light blue) or pink and black (reverse to pink).

  • Venice Cuff Links and Clip 1956 Venice Cuff Links and Clip
    Price: $5.25

    "Venice"--boldly colorful as a native gondolier. Enameled highlights of rust, green and gray raised on a black ground in sophisticated modern design. Gleaming in polished yellow gold plate.

  • Vinylite Sandals 1956 Vinylite Sandals
    Price: $2.98

    For the glamour-minded. Sparkling scuffs for her prettiest lounging robes. Clear vinylite plastic vamp bands, gold color braid stripes. Leather-covered foam insole, composition sole. Colors are red, white and pink.


  • Wedge Heel Slip On 1956 Wedge Heel Slip On
    Price: $4.98

    For the hard to please. Exotic, foot-flattering mules in beautiful combinations of pink or black leather with gold color kidskin. Leather sole, wedge heel.