Trendspotting: Vintage Pin-up
It seems as if 21st century fashions are becoming more and more besotted with looks of the past. 1940’s-50’s pin-up girls, such as Marilyn Monroe and Rita Hayworth influence the styles of contemporary celebrities like Katy Perry and Kate Nash . It’s no surprise to see an abundance of likeminded outfits in Chictopia’s style gallery. Take a look at how these fashionistas worked their own personal style on the vintage pin-up trend.
1. Show pin-up!
dora_vintage goes for a full-on retro ensemble. She pairs a bold red and navy blue dress with vampy scarlet lipstick and coordinating hair flowers, contrasting the bombshell vibe of her dress with school girl-chic white bobby socks and t-strap pumps.
2. classy trashy
CastawayVintage sports an outfit that combines both contemporary and vintage fashion elements. Her fresh white dress and modern lace-up booties get a dose of 40’s fierceness with glamorous black gloves and a snazzy pillbox hat.
3. sweet summer gone
dolce_and_daniella shows us an inspirational, poster-perfect picture. The model’s whimsical cherry-print sundress, red mary-jane shoes and darling hair flower give the traditionally-sexy pin-up look a sweet and dainty vibe. Her shining victory roll hairstyle adds a touch of 40’s flair.
4. Mad Men
aplusb gives her retro outfit a dash of modern creativity with a chic color contrast. Her lusciously-hued green frock artistically clashes with her red pumps and cute little beret. She adds a touch of girly romance to this bold outfit via a lacey white bow belt.
5. tropicana life
lidam’s outfit is the perfect choice for a pin-up-chic island vacation. Her bold turquoise necklace and exotic red hibiscus headband add a touch of tropical adventure to her breezy polka-dot slip dress and glamorous oversized shades.
As we can see from this array of ever-stylish Chictopians, pin-up girl fashions are coming back in vogue. Trend or not, this genre of dressing will always be a go-to look in my wardrobe. It’s impossible to go wrong with vintage.
~Pink_Champagne
