Welcome to another edition of Vintage Halloween Costumes from the 1950s & 1960s for adults and kids (the nonoffensive kind)! For more fun photos from past Halloween posts, check out the links at the end.

Let’s see all the Halloween fun our ghouls and goblins got into!

vintage Halloween party invitation featuring a cat and pumpkin

Source: Pinterest

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Vintage Photos of Halloween Costumes from the 1950s & 1960s

Kid Costume Ideas/ Photos:

Look at those happy faces, in their adorable costumes enjoying their 1950s Halloween party.

Vintage 1950s B&W Snapshot Photo Kids Halloween Decor Costumes Jack O Lanterns

Source: eBay

Hands down this costume of a young girl in the 1960s WINS! A domino! REALLY? Love it!

I’m also thinking that this is an easy costume…I need an easy costume this year. Maybe……

1960s Vintage Photo of a young girl in her Halloween Costume as a Domino. Fun Vintage Halloween Photo.

Source: eBay

1950s vintage photo of 2 kids dressed up as injured sports players with a big smiley pumpkin as their photo companion (very clever costumes). Oh and….I WANT THOSE CURTAINS!

1950s Kodachrome Red Border Slide Halloween Costumes of Injured Sport Players -1950s vintage photo.

Source: eBay

Vintage 1950s photo of a kid dressed up as a skeleton getting ready to head out for some trick or treating. Love the 1950s house decor that you can sort of see in some of the image.

1950s vintage photo of a kid in a mid century house in a skelton halloween costume

Source: eBay

1950s photo of a young girl dressed up as a cute old lady with a mask (got to hide that age) and a boy as a masked black cat. Both are holding adorable Trick or Treat bags.

1950s vintage photo of 2 kids in their Halloween costumes posing before they go Trick or Treating.

Source: eBay

Adult Costume Ideas:

A Hershey Kiss walks into a bar…have you heard that joke? Me neither but it felt like a good introduction to this fun 1960s costume party photo. We have a bride & a groom, that Hershey Kiss and a move star maybe. Groovy gang!

1960s vintage photo of a HALLOWEEN Costume Party featuring adult costumes of a Hershey's Kiss and a bride and groom costume.

Source: eBay

From a costume party at a school in the 1950s. A cheerful man in a lifeguard costume and woman in her swimsuit. So fun!

From a Halloween costume party at a school, a man in a lifeguard costume and woman in her swimsuit in this 1950s vintage photo

Source: Etsy

The traditional Cowboy and the Pilgram costume for this couple. November 1957 photo.

Vintage 1950s Halloween Party Costume of a cowboy and pilgram

Source: Etsy

1960s vintage photo of I think the same Halloween party as our Hershey Kiss photo above. This one features a man dressed up as a Victorian kid and a pretty woman in her 1960s dress & hairstyle (not sure if she is supposed to be someone).

1960s vintage photo from a halloween party featuring a man dressed up as a little victorian kid and a pretty young woman in a 1960s dress.

Source: eBay

I honestly have no clue if this is a Halloween party, but this “older lady mask” on our guitar playing entertainer does give off that Halloween party feel (circa 1950s). Love the little peek of saddle shoes on the lady in the back.

1950s vintage photo of a Halloween party for adults featuring a scary masked musician with guitar

Source: Etsy

Happy Halloween to all that celebrate! Stay safe and have fun!

Further Reading: Collection of Vintage Halloween Blog Posts

Liz

1950's Suzy Perette yellow polka dot dress

Source: True Vintage Fashion

Vintage Fashion Brand Spotlight

Brief History of Suzy Perette

First up Suzy Perette is NOT a real person, it’s a brand (as stated in the title).

Ushered into popularity by Dior in 1947, the fit and flared silhouette with long sweeping skirts, fitted waists, and rounded shoulders quickly became the new feminine standard.

Thanks to a very special arrangement between Sidney Blauner, the owner of the Suzy Perette label, and the house of Christian Dior, the coveted Parisienne designs that were once daydreams, became available to American women under name Suzy Perette.

The styles Perette is known for such as the fitted waist and flared skirt, the slim sheath or “wiggle” silhouette, and classic shirt and day dresses are now American classics. Since the brand stretched decades from the late 1940’s to the early 1970’s, the collection has also encompassed mid century shifts and a little bohemian flare.

A popular designer for the Suzy Perette Company was Victor Costa who worked for the company from 1965 to 1973.

The Suzy Perette legacy has been carried on by vintage enthusiasts worldwide and the iconic Perette designs remain in high demand to this day (Source).

1950s Suzy Perette label from a 1950s dress

Source: Etsy

Now that you know WHO the brand is, let’s check out some fun vintage fashion advertising and of course real life examples of the clothing (that you could purchase at time of posting).

Updated February 2024

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Note: If you click on an item and it is no longer available, don’t fret! The websites I have provided are updated daily with 1000’s of new & vintage items. Just do a quick search and see what you find.

The Vintage Advertising & Vintage Fashion Examples

“The Perette Silhouette”. A 1953 Russeks print ad showcasing that Dior look that was made available to women everywhere thru the Suzy Perette brand.

1950s Fashion: 1953 Russeks PRINT AD "The Perette Silhouette" Fashion Design Dress

Source: Pinterest

Here is another ad from 1953, showing off that “Perette Silhouette”. Big fan of this dress!

1950s fashion ad for Suzy Perette 1953 featuring a 1950s dress

Source: Flickr

Vintage 1950s Sundress. Constructed in a Beautiful Shade of Mint Green Silky Satin Fabric with Floral White & Yellow Daisy Prints and a Full Circle Swing Skirt.

Vintage 1950s Sundress by Iconic Designer "Suzy Perette".Constructed in a Beautiful Shade of Mint Green Silky Satin Fabric with Floral White & Yellow Daisy Prints and a Full Circle Swing Skirt.

Source: Etsy

Spectacular creme colored soft silk 1950s cocktail dress by Suzy Perette. Truly perfect for a vintage wedding as well.

1950s Fashion: Spectacular creme colored soft silk 1950s cocktail dress by Suzy Perette. Perfect for a vintage wedding.

Source: Etsy – thesweetlifevintage

Get ready for the Christmas / Holiday season with this fantastic 1950’s Suzy Perette New York plaid new look full skirt dress with ball fringe.

vintage 1950's dress ...new look Suzy Perette new look plaid full skirt dress with ball fringe

Source: Etsy

Oh la la! How dreamy is this dress from a 1956 Best & Co fashion ad? Love it!

1950s vintage fashion ad for Suzy Perette featuring a 1950s dress 1956

Source: Pinterest

1960s Suzy Perette Red Lace Dress, perfect for your vintage holiday party this upcoming season.

1960s Suzy Perette Red Lace Dress vintage holiday party dress

Source: Etsy

1955 DuPont ad featuring a party dress by Suzy Perette.

Party dress by Suzy Perette, DuPont ad, 1955. 1950s fashion ad.

Source: Pinterest

Beautiful vintage 1950’s party dress by Suzy Perette New York. Light gold dress is embroidered with ivory flowers and swirls.

Source: Etsy

“it’s a suit! it’s a dress! it’s by Suzy Perette!”. 1950s mail order dress ad featuring a really flattery rayon two-piece suit dress. LOVE THIS!

1950s vintage ad 1950s fashion ad for Suzy Perette dresses

Source: Pinterest

Drool! This is a beauty! 1950’s Suzy Perette green with contrasting vertical stripes brocade dress.

vintage 1950's Suzy Perette green with contrasting vertical stripes brocade dress

Source: Etsy

The coat-dress of the season!

1950s fashion ad for Suzy Perette fashions featuring a 1950s dress

Source: Pinterest

How adorable is this 1950s Suzy Perette Pink Gingham Dress? Too cute for words!

1950s Fashion: 1950s Suzy Perette Pink Gingham Dress

Source: Etsy

“Obviously….it’s a Suzy Perette….for you” (yes please!). 1955 fashion ad.

1950s fashion ad for a Suzy Perette dress. Stunning 1950s fashion

Source: Flickerriver.com

1950s Suzy Perette Fit & Flare Party Dress in the most stunning of purples! (avail HERE as of Feb 2024).

1950s Suzy Perette Fit & Flare Party Dress rare true vintage

Source: eBay

“Surprise her at dinner!….” A 1958 vintage fashion ad.

1950s fashion ad for Suzy Perette 1958 featuring a 1950s dress

Source: Pinterest

If I could squeeze myself into this dress, I would! A 1960’s ‘Suzy Perette’ Floral Paisley Brocade, Fur Collar Sleeveless Sheath Dress.

Source: Etsy

A curve hugging, glamorous Suzy-Perette look from 1956.

Source: Pinterest

1950s Suzy Perette Teal Floral Party Dress (avail Feb 2024).

1950s Fashion: 1950s Suzy Perette Teal Floral Party Dress

Source: Etsy

“Suzy Perette wears Silk”. 1960s fashion ad.

Source: eBay

1960s silk dress by Suzy Perette featuring a brilliant floral print, fitted waist and tulip skirt.

1960s Fashion: Brilliant silk floral 1960s dress by Suzy Perette.

Source: Etsy

Vintage Shopping for a Suzy Perette Dresses…There must of be a lot of these outfits made because when I started searching for examples online to share with all of you, there was so many to chose from! So if any of the above are sold out at time of finding this post, don’t fret!

Head over to Etsy (I created a Suzy collection), eBay or your other fav online vintage stores and I’m sure you will score yourself a lovely Suzy Perette original!

OH and I want to leave you with a dress that while it was from the 1970s reminds so much of a 1930s dress you would wear to the beach.

1970s gorgeous slim maxi dress with low back and adorable collar and bow at the neck! 1970s Suzy Perette Dress in a 1930s style

Hope you enjoyed this post. Share in the comments section what your favourite look was? Or if you own your own Suzy Perette please tell me all about it.

Take care and thanks for stopping by!

Further Reading:

Vintage Fashions 1920s-1960s (Archived Blog Posts)
Vintage Fashion Designers 1920s-1960s (Archived Blog Posts)

Liz

Month: October 2021

Happy Halloween! Vintage Photos of Costumes from the 1950s & 1960s – PART 2

Vintage Photos of Halloween Costumes from the 1950s & 1960s

Kid Costume Ideas/ Photos:

Adult Costume Ideas:

Vintage Fashion Brand Spotlight: Suzy Perette

Vintage Fashion Brand Spotlight

Brief History of Suzy Perette

The Vintage Advertising & Vintage Fashion Examples