Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Develop the Style of a Retro Pinup

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.

Fortunately, the interest for retro clothes has increased significantly over the recent years. Before, you can only find retro dresses and lingerie in specialty shops. Now, even the common department stores are selling items such as garter stockings, corsets and fishnet stockings. Specialty shops have expanded their merchandise to include made-to-order items. It helped a lot that celebrities such as burlesque artist Dita Von Teese, who is making the retro pinup look popular in the mainstream.

Sometimes putting together a perfect retro pin-up outfit requires shopping at several shops in order to get just that perfect look. You never know when you're going to find the perfect feather boa, or the stunning satin gloves. With so much choice in today's market you can mix and match the old and the new to create a unique look that is all your own. eBay is a great source for authentic and newly manufactured vintage pinup. You don't have to be a movie star to look like one.

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.

Another great source of inspiration who uses the retro pin-up look to good effect is the Pussycat Dolls. The Dolls were most definitely inspired by Betty Page, and the leather and corsets set an unforgettable image. Many of today's modern and actresses have given their careers a boost as a temporary member of the dance troupe. Just remember that less is more and pinup is more about what you cannot see rather than what you can.

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. - 16887

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