Retro style in clothes

Retro style is a style of yesteryear that still inspires designers today to come up with unusual ideas and images. Retro is a style with a long past, which has given it versatility and a combination of seemingly completely different trends.

Retro style in women's clothing

Retro style is suitable for women who are not attracted by the transience of fashion and the variability of trends. Retro style is very diverse and can satisfy any taste.

Retro style spanned half a century from the 1920s to the 1970s before other trends took over. It is based on the classic shapes of dresses and skirts, below the knee length. Retro style decorations include puffed sleeves, scarves tied around the neck, and color accents. These trends are also suitable for older women who want to look stylish but still age appropriate.

Pants can also be present in a retro wardrobe, and in different shapes - from straight to flared trousers. But skinny trousers or jeans do not suit the retro style.

Retro style clothes for girls

For girls, the period of retro style, which began with the introduction of Coco Chanel's little black dress, is especially interesting. The length of skirts and dresses is becoming shorter, silhouettes are becoming more fitted, necklines and open shoulders appear.

Today, retro style is harmoniously combined with classic and business style.

In retro looks for girls, there are no restrictions on the color scheme: both basic colors and acid colors are appropriate here, which were also very fashionable at the end of the retro period.

Silhouettes can be extremely different, but most often the emphasis is on clear, fitted silhouettes. Such images highlight the female form very well. A girl in this look looks not only fashionable, but also feminine. Long gloves, for example, look very seductive when combined with three-quarter sleeves. Dresses, both long and short, often have a deep neckline.

Retro style shoes can be very elegant. After all, women who worshiped retro style were often fans of feminist views. They tried to look too strong, too attractive, too provocative. Therefore, shoes were mostly high-heeled or wedge-heeled. Women often combined even men's jackets and shirts with feminine shoes or ankle boots.

Modern retro style in clothes

Modern retro style is extremely diverse. Often the images look so fashionable that at first glance there is little left of the retro style in them.

From the 20-30s of the 19th century, the modern retro style took on airy dresses, stockings, voluminous jewelry, bright colors, short skirts and dresses. Capri pants can also be attributed to the retro style of this time. The 2000s-30s were the time of feminists, women began to dress in men's suits, wear ties and shirts.  At the same time, women began to wear bright red lipstick. In a modern retro style, all these details look very stylish and fashionable.

From the 40s and 50s, modern retro style took on a combination of simple shapes and colors. The retro style of this time is very easy to combine with military style. Natural fabrics, basic monochrome colors, soft textures. Turtlenecks and sweaters are popular at this time. The key image of the end of this period is the style of Marilyn Monroe. Since that time, modern retro style has retained below-the-knee high-waisted skirts, fur capes, open shoulders and décolleté.

But the 60-70s gave the modern retro style flashy colors and images. Especially characteristic prints of this time were geometric patterns and lines, polka dot colors (most often white peas on a red, blue, green background), and floral prints. From this period, modern retro style took on wedge shoes (most often made of wood), bright neckerchiefs, large sunglasses and a variety of jewelry.

Retro style children's clothing

Creating a retro style look for your child is easy. In addition, since retro style involves many shapes and colors, the child will look smart even in the most basic things. In retro style, you can dress your baby not only for special events, but also for a visit, for a walk, or to kindergarten.

It is important to remember that the child should be comfortable. If your girl wears dresses, then a dress with large polka dots will be very suitable. In combination with bright shoes and a bright scarf tied on the head or neck, this outfit will become very stylish and fashionable. Also, don't be afraid to use decorations in a childish retro style. You need to choose jewelry that is large and bright. Small beads and bracelets can be used if your child is already old enough and smart enough. Use expensive jewelry when your child will not lose or break it.

Children's retro style also involves the use of trousers in the wardrobe. In this case, it is necessary to focus on a bright top - a blouse, capes, bright jackets and turtlenecks with decorations.

Airy dresses, both short and below the knee, are suitable for a special event. Here it is necessary to focus on fit. To do this, you can use bright belts and belts. For jewelry, beads made of pearls or their imitation are suitable.

And remember, even in a child’s wardrobe we must not forget about the importance of accessories and decorations. This is one of the key elements of retro style. Therefore, be sure to choose for your baby not only beautiful and bright clothes in retro style, but also large sunglasses, colored scarves and handbags.

Retro style in clothes. Photo

The photo shows examples of retro style looks. Moreover, the images contain elements of various retro eras.