anothermag.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhen adding an air of vintage Americana, start with the basics: denim. Since the late 1800s, denim has been a staple of American style. Practical and sturdy, jeans were perfect for miners and cowboys and remained a necessity for any wardrobe since their origination.<\/p>\n
Fast forward to the 1950s \u2013 America had more time and resources to start investing in fashion. The development of the mass media gave way to the rise of nationwide \u201caesthetics.\u201d From there, we saw the rise of one of the most iconic aesthetics in American culture: \u201ccool.\u201d Hollywood stars like James Dean would heavily promote the now-classic look of a leather jacket and jeans. Jeans were donned by everyone, regardless of race, class, or gender.<\/p>\n
To style your look in the essence of the 1950s Americana, roll some dark wash jeans up a couple times and pair with white socks and saddle shoes<\/a>. If you\u2019re really feeling USA vibes, opt for a subtle use of red, white, and maybe blue, too. Careful not to go overboard. You can style this Americana look simply by pairing a white button down and some statement earrings.<\/p>\n
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America is in its youth. With just a few centuries under our belt, our fashion evolution has been minimal, but boy has it been bold. The development of the internet brought new realms of trade: expanding America\u2019s range of fabric, color, and style. To really make a statement, get back to true American roots.<\/p>\n