In the 1950s and 1960s ear clips were widely worn because earrings with a normal stud were less common at the time. Many women found earclips useful because they clipped onto the ear and did not require piercings in the ear. In addition, ear clips were a fashionable accessory and were often used to complete an outfit. Ear clips are still worn nowadays, but earrings with studs and holes in the ear are the most common option.
PRACTICAL
Also, at the time, wearing earrings was not always practical due to the popularity of hairstyles with updo. Earrings would get tangled in the hair and could be painful if accidentally caught in the hair or clothing of the lady in question. Earclips were therefore more convenient because they clipped onto the earlobes and did not go through the ear. This also made it possible to wear more conspicuous and heavier earclips without the risk of stretching or damaging the ears.
In addition, ear clips were very fashionable at the time and were seen as a symbol of luxury and wealth. So it was also a status symbol to wear ear clips instead of earrings.
INSPIRATION
The design of ear clips in the 1950s and 1960s was inspired by the Art Deco style of the 1920s and 1930s. Many ear clips from that time had geometric shapes, such as circles, ovals and triangles. The ear clips were also made with precious stones, pearls, crystals and diamonds, for people with more money to spend.
Although ear clips have become less popular in recent decades, they are still worn by people who do not have pierced ears or who simply appreciate the versatility of ear clips.
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