Retro Dresses - Inspired by the Past

There is an opinion that if you stuff a chest with a fashionable wardrobe for a long time and when there would seem to be nothing to put on, turn it over, then the top thing will be the most fashionable at the moment. This is partly true.

For many designers, retro fashion is a source of inspiration. They create truly unique and stunning models that are relevant at the moment.

• Silhouette. For a dress in a retro style, the silhouette is fitted and most importantly, the presence of its clarity. It should emphasize female charms. People should understand that you have a thin waist, beautiful hips and chest. If nature has not rewarded you with magnificent forms, then the use of underwear that adds volume is appropriate. Conversely, overly lush forms can be pulled.
• Tissues. Retro style is lightness and weightlessness. Therefore, preference is given to chiffon in the summer, and in the cold - to cashmere and fine knitwear.
• Color spectrum. The color of the dress can be either pastel (closer to pink) or the exact opposite, i.e. bright and screaming. Dark tones are acceptable, just keep in mind that the image will be too earthy, and retro is a romance. If you prefer prints, then the ideal solution would be flowers, peas, or goose paws.
• Decor Without decoration, the dress looks unfinished. A retro image is designed to emphasize the feminine to the maximum. In this regard, the actual use of lace and ruffle, satin and velvet, as well as fur.

The 20s are associated with two models:

• "on-line";
• little black.

"Sack-line" - a dress of loose fit, often with a low waist. This option is ideal for those women who want to veil their figure, in particular flaws.

Despite the cylindrical silhouette and simple cut, only two seams on the sides, the outfit is incredibly feminine. It is characterized by floor length and flowing material (organza, silk, taffeta, as well as lace).

The little black Chanel dress has remained at the peak of fashion for so many years. Initially, it had a long sleeve, a straight fit and a boat neckline.

Now there are a great many of its options. The advantage of the dress is its versatility. It is ideal for everyday life, and for publication.

The new decade brought a complex cut and slight negligence, which manifested itself in the presence of draperies and folds. The length noticeably shortened and the waist returned to fashion, wide shoulders became a novelty. In general, the image was mysterious and elegant.

The dresses were incredibly luxurious and at the same time elegant. The image was completed by a hat with lace fields, gloves and a string of pearls.

The outbreak of World War II dramatically changed the fashion world. In some countries, it was forbidden to sew flared dresses due to lack of fabric.

The laconicism of the outfit resembling a military uniform has become a new trend with a short sleeve, shoulder pads, pockets and collars. Mid tibia was optimal long.

We got crepe de chine dresses with collars (sharp or rounded), with a neckline in the shape of the letter V, and floral colors.

The lush frill collars were fashionable, the decoration of which served as a brooch. A thin belt was used as an accessory.

This decade is a new step in the fashion industry. For the first time in history, several silhouettes are created and developed simultaneously.

The silhouette of the flower, consisting of a corset with a deep neckline and a full skirt due to crinoline, gained its well-deserved popularity. After the war, the girls gladly changed the rude military style to a gentle, feminine, romantic and at the same time vibrant New Look.

With a light blow of the wind, the dress in the style of Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe became the most fashionable. Snow-white, with a pleated skirt a half sun, it is known and popular today.

In the distant 50s, the dress had a deep neckline, which demonstrated the curvaceous form of its owner, and an open back.

At the same time, “American women” appeared, who are popular now. The dress has no sleeves, and the collar is a rack. The lower part and the length of the dress itself can be very diverse.

And in the 60s, the girls did not want to part with the A-line dress. And all thanks to the bright print - peas, from which it blows with charm.

The combination of black and white has long been a classic and it looks great in this version.White peas on a red or blue background creates an image full of romanticism.

A new breakthrough in the fashion world was the mini-length trapeze dress. Femininity was slowly relegated to the background and the catwalks filled the models with the figure of a teenager.

Thanks to Audrey Hepburn, the little black sheath dress returned. Also simple and concise, requiring a hat, gloves and a handbag from jewelry.

Here is the whole arsenal of that time.

Layered and mixed styles - that was what was characteristic of the 70s. The concept of combinatorialism appeared, when one thing in the wardrobe had to be combined with at least three others. This has created freedom and diversity.

Let's start with the hippie style. Long and short dresses were decorated with embroidery, lace, flounces and ruffles. Wide long sleeves, sometimes half-low, and flashlight sleeves became fashionable.

The next direction was safari dresses with a characteristic presence of buttons and pockets on the front, sleeves in three quarters.

The silhouette was straight and, in addition to the belt, accessories were large bracelets and neckerchiefs matching the color of the dress.

Along the way, the style of "disco" was formed, which replaced rock and roll. Dresses of bright colors, richly decorated with lurex, sequins and sequins and other brilliant decor, were perhaps the most shocking in the history of fashion.

The influence of cinematography, the cult of a healthy and beautiful body, various subcultures and the rethinking of the previous fashion gave rise to aggressiveness, sexuality and emancipation in clothes.

In the same years, interest appeared in the image of a business woman.

Lace fabric is designed to emphasize female sexuality, which is ideally coped with over many decades.

The openwork pattern fits perfectly into any style of past years and will not soon cease to be relevant.

Retro style is a whole era that arose in a crisis that the economies of many countries felt, so the obligatory floor length eventually gave way to short dresses in everyday life. But in evening and wedding fashion, long dresses were the main decoration of the woman.

Mini dresses in retro style are a transformation of our days, since in the original their length is below the knees. Separate elements were taken from the retro, such as a peplum, a boat collar, asymmetric draperies.

Dress for an evening celebration in retro style is the embodiment of femininity and sexuality. It is no accident that such models have an open back, and a deep neckline cuts the eye of the opposite sex.

Flowing draperies are an integral attribute of such outfits; therefore, light material is also used for sewing.

Silk, satin, chiffon - they turn a woman into the queen of the ball. Guipure and organza inserts add airiness.

Each bride wants to look irresistible at her own wedding. And, of course, she wants no one else to have such a wedding dress like hers.

But what to do if in the salons they are all made in the spirit of our time? Retro comes to the rescue.

Retro-style offers us a great variety of styles: in the floor or shortened, medium length. There is where fantasy can take place.

Your outfit doesn't even have to be white. Tenderness is emphasized by the colors of gold, beige, pistachios, lilacs. Decoration can be belts embroidered with beads and lace. Off-shoulder styles can be complemented with stunning jackets.

For the prom, disco, dude and charleston are well suited.

Short dress in style Charleston intended only for those with slender and beautiful legs. A dress with a low waistline of a straight cut or with a multilayer skirt ending in a fringe will suit tall girls.

New Look (new bow) - emphasizes the waistline, but covers the neckline. The length of this dress is midi.

Polka dot print allows you to create an innocent and flirty image. For a gala evening, it is better to choose a dress with large peas, since small peas are already an option for everyday life.

A red retro dress that looks great with a white polka dot print. It can be both fitted and magnificent in the spirit of dudes.

Very interesting is the summer version, which has wide straps that can cross on the back.

White retro dress is perfect for weddings and more. A dress of white color with a low waist, a two-layer skirt with soft folds, decorated with embroidery and lace looks very beautiful and elegant. This style is suitable for a cocktail party.

Retro-style is light, airy and black in it a little. The most famous black dress is an outfit from Coco Chanel. Her little black dress made a real revolution in the world of fashion and is still very popular.

A retro-style party is becoming very popular these days. As a rule, for the invitees the dress code of the event is clearly formulated.

If it takes away in the 20s, then an ideal option would be a dress with a low waist, lace gloves, a scarf-boa.

On the head you can wear a ribbon with feathers or a small hat. Shoes should not be in high heels, but certainly pointed.

For a party in the style of style you will need a lush, bright dress with a print (polka dots, stripes, flowers).

Underline your waist with a large varnished buckle belt. As jewelry, bright earrings and bracelets are suitable. Decorate your hair with a bright ribbon to match the outfit.

Bright and light retro-style images are simply created for business women. Many representatives of the show industry often show us amazing images on TV screens.

Despite the fact that certain silhouettes and prints were fashionable in certain years, they continue to remain relevant, many years after their appearance.