Retro style

In the world of fashion, retro style does not lose its relevance for already a year, inspiring designers to new ideas, and sweet ladies to experiments with clothes. Perhaps this is because the woman's nature is very artistic, and each representative of the beautiful half dreams of becoming a heroine of some era, trying on a retro outfit. Not everyone knows that the retro covers a long time span, from the 20's to the 70's, which includes a huge number of original images, shapes, silhouettes and idols of their creators. In modern times, retro fashion is a special direction in which the elements of the past and the modern are harmoniously combined. This is a very feminine style, which includes the brightness of colors, sophisticated silhouettes and romantic mood.

The Epochs of Retro

  1. The 1920s is when women began to wear short haircuts, shortened dresses with low waist and sleeveless, trouser suits, stockings in a net, shoes with round noses, boas and boas. Required attributes were also considered small hats-cloch loved by the ladies of that time and strands of pearls.
  2. 30's - can be described as the return of restrained elegance and femininity. In the fashion was an elongated silhouette and dresses on the figure. The skirts are longer, the outfits are more elegant, and there is also a rich drapery. Beauties of those times wore long gloves, clothes with fur trim and elegant hats.
  3. In the 1940s, the second world war had a great influence on fashion. Thanks to her, the military style became actual. In a fashion there were shorter skirts, jackets with wide shoulders and a strict style, and also white cuffs and collars. In the place of hats, women began wearing kerchiefs, and all the clothes began to resemble the male military uniform.
  4. 50th year gave the world a new desire for beauty, replacing the military minimalism with femininity and grace. The style new look became fashionable . The women again dressed in lush skirts, cute hats, dresses with tight bodices and décolleté, capri, and gloves.
  5. The 1960s are characterized as a period of insanity and rebellion. At this time there are styles of pin-up and hippies. Fashion includes short tops, shorts, flirty skirts, tight dresses, trousers with high waist, high-heeled shoes, as well as clothes with ethnic motifs.
  6. The 70s is the beginning of a democratic fashion. This time of simple silhouettes, geometric shapes and bright colors. Clothing becomes more comfortable and practical, and popular styles are hippies and discos. Fashion includes flared jeans, mini skirts, dress shirts, blouses with bright pictures and shorts, Bermuda.

Modern fashion in retro style

In the new fashion season many modern couturiers created beautiful images in retro style. For example, in the collections of Mascotte, Gucci and Valentina Yudashkina you can see excellent trousers, bonnets, as well as evening dresses with a low waist and shoes in retro style. The outfits from Michael Kors Pre-Fall are also imbued with the atmosphere of the last century. Volumetric coats, strict blouses, business suits and skirts in retro style will be a wonderful decoration for any wardrobe.

Dolce & Gabbana and Dior this season promote the seductive style of pin-up. In their collections you can see micro-shorts with high waist, tight dresses, truncated tops, as well as swimwear and retro-style underwear.

If you decide to experiment and try on some image from the past, remember that it is very important not to confuse and change places from different epochs. Creating an image of a girl in retro style, you should also take care of makeup, hair and behavior, because they are an integral continuation of the image that makes it complete.