During the 1950s clothing designs took on what is commonly called "The New Look". Elegant dress was "in", expecially during the years of 1950 to 1957. After 1957 informal dress was more encouraged and fashion "rules" were more relaxed. Teenagers everywhere started purchasing their own clothing because they could afford to do so, and by the late 1950s new fashions were being introduced, what was considered to be "radical" at this time. Both teen girls and boys would wear jeans, boots, and a leather jacket. Some teen girls during this time would attend dances dressed in all black. Girls also wore cardigans with simple skirts and beaded necklaces. They also wore pinafore dresses or tight pants with ballet shoes. One of the more troublesome of outfits for teen girls during this time was the bulky cotton skirt that was worn with layers of petticoats underneath, which were often not allowed in schools.