Besides lingerie (bra, slip, petticoat, stockings), the 1950s dress was accessorized with wrist length gloves, a small hat (and fab 50s hairstyle), jewelry (pearl necklace and earrings), purse and pumps (more about 1950s shoes styles here.) Where to buy 1950s dresses
Though her parents pushed her to become a primary school teacher, and she was one for a few years, she eventually followed her passion of fashion design, and were all the better for it
It might be a trick of the way the fabric is depicted, but there is a definite suggestion of a darker set of stays seen through the dress
Additionally, the elongated silhouette can be flattering for various body types