Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Bring on the Retro Pinup Look!

By Martin Castin

Bring on the seduction as a retro pin-up. Sometimes when looking for modern inspiration, one looks back to the past. The pinup girls of old managed to look very alluring by wearing more clothes than most women today. You can roll out a classy and elegant look for yourself and garner favorable attention from both men and women with a little pinup inspiration. Stars like Katy Perry know this and have been capitalizing on the look.

Not too long ago the only place you could find retro clothing was in the thrift store. Today the fashion is becoming more mainstream, with the retro pin-up look available in lingerie and even large department stores. Dita Von Teese modeled much of her image on her iconic predecessor, Bettie Page. Corsets and stockings never looked so good.

Step one to develop your own a tailor made pinup outfit is shopping. You are probably going to need to visit a few different stores. It's not uncommon to find the perfect pair of gloves in one store and the strappy shoes to match in another. Part of the fun of putting together a pinup outfit is the shopping! Look for modern clothing using a retro pattern, or even visit a few vintage stores and find the genuine article. The pin up culture is thriving and growing, and there are no shortage of sources to find just the right outfit to highlight your curves.

The best of retro pinup outfits are based on the actual clothing worn by the pinup girls. Be sure to check old pictures such as the famous Gibson girl, and of course the pin-ups of World War Two. If you're looking for more modern flair, take a look at Dita Von Teese's outfits, who looks amazing as she highlights for unbelievable 22 inch waist.

If you're a bit more daring, you can model your outfit on Bettie Page. Some of her work was less modest -and has inspired modern fashion for women such as the Pussycat Dolls. Stockings, garters, and leather, oh my. Just remember that you don't have to be bare to set a sultry mood.

The final touches on your pinup outfit are hair and makeup -most notably creamy white skin offset by a brilliant red lipstick. Once again do your homework by looking at the pictures can get a fun hairstyle to match the times. Who knows, you may even look great with Betty Page's the trademark bangs.

It helps if you have a body like those Varga Girls in Esquire magazine. Those classic cheesecake models were blessed with full breasts and hips which flaunt dangerous womanly curves. A lot of retro outfits are designed for voluptuous women. If you are a little in the thin side, you can have your clothes custom-made to get the perfect fit.

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