The retro look has come back in a really huge way. Everywhere you go, you see women dressed in thing reminiscent of the 1950s. These slightly sexy pin up clothes will always be in style because they are well-suited to just about any woman’s body. However, many women can wear these clothes very wrong by doing way too much and looking like an extra from “Grease” or by being too revealing and ruining the effect.
You do not want to look like you are wearing a costume. No one will take you seriously. You want to pick modern clothes from modern stores that COULD be dressed up to look slightly like pin up clothes. You can have a bit more fun with the accessories if you get a stable outfit first.
The color palette is very simple, which makes things easier for you. Black and white, navy, and red are the most usual colors for pin up clothes. They are simple and well-fitted to the body in order to let the woman wearing the clothes really stand out. It is about the silhouette, not about how busy the clothes can be. The most exciting thing these clothes should have is silk or a little bit of lace.
March 16th, 2010
Tiffany Spellman
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