What makes a dress Pin-Up?
Here are a few simple tips to help you in your selection:
1. Glamour & grace: dresses of the 1950's accentuated the hour glass curves of a woman without showing too much.
2. Length: dresses were often knee length or at the knee.
3. Create a waistline: the dresses were often cut to accentuate the waist or a belt was worn to define the waist line.
4. Swing dresses for day wear. Add a bold and bright colors or prints such as floral, checkered or polka-dot patterns. Women also added an extra puff by adding a petticoat underneath.
5. Pencil dresses for evening wear. Keep to darker colors to add a touch of elegance in the evening.
6. Match your personality. I always tell our clients to wear the style, color or fit that makes them feel comfortable and beautiful, flatters their favorite features and enhances their confidence.
7. Add accessories. Whether it is a bow in your hair, gloves or a vintage hat, it is also fun to pair vintage accessories with a pin-up dress. This further shows off your personality.
If you are looking to shop local, Rowena on Whyte Avenue offers the best selection of pin-up and retro clothing. They also have online ordering available at https://retroglam.com/
One of my favorite pieces in our closet is from Rowena (it also just happens to be my favorite color). Jess rocked the dress in one of our January photo shoots. We also use this image on our cover page of our website!
Shopping for the styles, prints and colors of pin-up dresses is fun and endless (not to mention addicting)! Go for the dresses that match who you are and teases your audience! Happy Shopping!
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