Main Street Style: A Retro Day at Disneyland

Michelle Stepney

by , Production Director

One of the things I love most about fashion is its ability to transform a person’s look, mood and personality. Some style mavens make such a statement, it can even transport those around them to another place and time.

That’s exactly what happened to me on a recent trip to Disneyland, where I encountered some guests with standout style. They harkened back to the days when Walt Disney strolled down Main Street U.S.A., and for a moment I felt I was seeing the world through the eyes of the man with a dream.

Tomorrow would be Walt’s 112th birthday. We’re celebrating the dreamer and all of those he has inspired.

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Minnie made this look famous, but our guess is this red and white polka dot dress was favored by many women in 1955.

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More polka dots, but this time in aqua blue – a color trend of the 50’s. The plaid circle skirt is a fun and flirty statement complete with a crinoline.

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Who says you can’t mix plaids and stripes? This plaid shirt is reminiscent of the vests and skirts sported by our VIP tour guides. The bow tie is a fashion forward touch. The multi-directional stripes in the dress are a playful take on a classic.

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Comments

  • Love this! My daughter, girlfriends and I are dapper day girls and we just LOVE dressing up in vintage dresses, crinoline and all…but gotta tell ya…that socal heat and itchy crinolines can sure test a gals patience :). Happy Birthday to Mr. Disney!!!!!!!!!!!!<3

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