"Only You", which was a major hit when it was released in 1955, played during Oscar de la Renta's recent Spring 2011 Fashion Show. http://runway.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/16/fifties-prom-at-oscar-de-la-renta/.
Apparently, Mr. de la Renta was trying to let us know that his collection was inspired by the decade in which that song was released, just in case we didn't recognize that from the silhouettes, fabric choices, and styling (complete with dainty little gloves and polka dots) of his garments, most of which could have been worn by extras from Back to the Future.
While Oscar's collection may have been too literal for some, we are more than willing to explore the fifties fantasy with the maestro. In fact, we found a dress for any situation the female living a stereotypical fifties lifestyle might encounter. And so friends, let us hop into our DeLoreans, hit 88 mph, and travel back to the decade of pastel kitchen appliances and convertibles.
Senior Prom 1955. Here we are at your senior prom, darling.Your mom actually made this dress. She is, in fact, a spectacular tailor and has modeled your gown after the latest Parisian fashions. We know your steady, Johnny, will love it!
