Retro styles: what are they and how can you incorporate them into your everyday life?
Whether you want to channel some 50s pin up girl vibes or just love some of the items in this list, I highly recommend accessorising retro. Pops of colour and fun shapes can do many wonders for your overall aesthetic. If you don’t believe me, keep reading.
Cat eyes aren’t just for eyeliner, they can also be in your sunglasses too.
Sunglasses don’t need to be boring, they can be fun shapes too. The cat eye look embodies classic retro styles that will no doubt look good with any outfit you choose to wear.
From the 50s to Lolita to the vintage resurgence, this style is very trendy and keeps making a solid comeback due to it’s easy to wear nature and timeless classic look. They frame your face well no matter what your face shape may be, so dive in and give them a try!
This everyday item can take your outfit from contemporary to retro chic in one easy accessory.
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A neck scarf was an essential for any sophisticated, classy lady whether she was going to the grocery store or staying at home.
These days you can incorporate this look into any style you are going for. Office chic, grocery class, date night ready, a neck scarf is on the cards for it all.
This simple accessory can take a boring outfit and give it personality by adding a pop of colour around your neck to stand out among the less exciting colours. If you work in the corporate world it may sometimes be hard to feel excited about your clothes. With this simple retro style look you can feel excited about fashion again, even if you might have to take it off when you reach the office.
Add this simple pop of 50s fun to your wardrobe and make your outfits playful!
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Capture the look of a jet setter with this sweet look from the past.
This look embodies 50s retro styles as well as Parisian style. It adds a hint of romance into your look by adding some old fashioned mystery.
It’s cute, it’s different, and you won’t have to worry about how your hair looks either.
If you’re looking for a more modern look, tie the scarf around your head like a head band for a casual look that is in keeping with contemporary fashion.
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A bold look but a classic to try out, even if it’s just once.
If you love ultra feminine looks you will adore big hoop skirts. Famously associated with stars like Lucille Ball, these skirts can also be fashionable in modern times for ladies who love the vintage aesthetic of retro styles.
This could easily be your new look for the coming summer. It would look stunning with a simple light sweater or cardigan for the ultimate summer fun 50s look.
If you chose to modernise it, you could pair this look with a crop top and a duster coat for the cooler nights.
Whatever you choose, this look will always be fun filled and classic 50s.
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A saucy pin-up look from the 50s.
Halter necks were the desired look due to their ability to show off the ladies in true pin up girl fashion. Aside from that, halter neck tops are a great item to pair with many different looks and accessories for a look that brings back 50s fashion and showcases retro styles or provides a different night out outfit.
Now, it doesn’t always need to be saucy. You could also wear this with a big hoop skirt for the ultimate 50s retro style while also going for a more conservative look.
Whether you’re saucy or nice, this is one retro look you cannot miss out on.
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High waisted everything can do a lot to help you give off the desired hourglass figure of the 50s no matter what size you are.
The high waisted trend is one of the retro styles that has stood the test of time. There are so many ways to wear this look. From the classic hoop skirts that are all high waisted to cigarette and cropped trousers to the most classic look of all in the high waisted family, shorts.
High waisted shorts were very popular at the time as perfect summer wear but also a way to confidently show off your legs and figure.
Wearing something high waisted is fit for all body types as it cinches you in and gives you the outlook of being smaller than you are.
I myself am a lover of the high waisted trend and you will never catch me wearing anything other.
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