10 Fads from the 1950s That Changed the Nation Forever

They caught on bigger than anyone ever expected!

4) Barbie

Along with other fashion dolls like Stacy, Barbie changed the way girls played with toys and brought fashion to an even younger audience. No doubt our Betsy McCall dolls also helped us foster a love of fashion at young age as well.

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