Surely you have often heard the phrase "retro style", but do you know what it is? In fact, everything is simple: this is a fashion trend, which is characterized by motifs and elements that were relevant in the past years.
40s Makeup
To make up like a girl from the past, the first thing you need to arm yourself with a reliable makeup base. A small amount of powder, concealers that mask various defects and blue circles, a tonal foundation will make you a beauty without a single flaw. In the forties, many girls used blush, but keep in mind that they did not put on a thick layer, but took very little. Makeup in retro style is impossible to imagine without them. Their shade should be as close to natural as possible. To make up your eyes, use a pencil or eyeliner. But shadows are useless to you. But if you really want to, choose the most pale, natural color. As for lipstick, it must certainly be very rich; the best choice is the traditional scarlet shade. On theThe last step is to brightly paint the eyebrows. They must be dark. This way you will achieve the necessary balance between the eyebrows and lips.
How to dress up in 20s-30s style?
It is clear that the manner of dressing during this period depended on the country of residence. However, Hollywood style has always attracted the most attention. He had a special elegance. To this day, a girl who prefers a retro style image collects a lot of admiring glances, as it is really very feminine. Today on the streets you can meet quite a lot of the fair sex, dressed as in the 20s. What is special about this style? These are such characteristic elements of the image as:
- bell-shaped cloche or tight-fitting felt hat with side embellishment;
- low waist dress;
- glass-heeled round toe shoes;
- undulation (wavy hair).
40s-50s Wardrobe…
Do not forget that at that time there was a war, so people had no time for fashion, they cared little about appearance. The clothes of that time are characterized by modesty and inconspicuousness. But there are some details that could often be found in those years:
- jacket or jacket with large shoulder pads, always fitted;
- crepe de chine V-neck dress;
- traditional brim hat;
- roller style.
50s made history with stylenew look created by Christian Dior. He was distinguished by special tenderness, attractiveness and grace. His most characteristic details:
- fitted dress with chic skirt;
- sloping shoulder line;
- high gloves;
- fine hats;
- shoes with thin heels with tapered toe.
Retro style in the interior
Try to transform your home, breathe new life into it. Perhaps the retro style will come in handy.
- Explore your attic, basement or country house, try to find old furniture there: it will give your home originality and a special charm. It’s good if you have forgotten sideboards, cabinets, sideboards, chests of drawers somewhere. Also look for secretaries, chairs, armchairs, wardrobes. Do not rush to immediately arrange your finds around the room, maybe you should first sand them, paint them, and then varnish them. Experts say that such updated furniture will delight you for more than a decade. But what if you don’t have anything old, but you really like the retro style? In this case, experts advise resorting to small tricks. Did you know, for example, that new furniture can be painted to look like old furniture? You can do it in such a way that it even looks a little shabby, with peeling paint.
- Use bright and saturated colors in the interior. Think of the “Turkish cucumber” pattern, which used to be very popular. Decorate your home with them. Remember: the right colors are the key to success. What shades were typical for the old days? Primarily green, scarlet, pale brown, fuchsia. As for the combination of colors, then give preference to white with red and black. Pale shades look great: marsh, smoky, light lilac, pink-gray. Also in bygone times, acidic, catchy colors were popular. If we talk about prints and ornaments, then the retro style is famous for beautiful divorces, checks, as well as the “Turkish cucumber” ornament, as mentioned above. All this fills with bright sadness the hearts of sentimental people yearning for a bygone era.
- Notice the fine details and distinctive finishes. The following elements will be a spectacular addition to the interior of a hall or bedroom: crystal, very popular in the old days, colored glass decanters and vases.
- Do you have an old phone somewhere, mirrors and paintings in antique frames? Great, get them. Do not forget about beautiful and proper lighting. Lamps with tassels or a lampshade will come in very handy, you can also put a floor lamp. A chandelier on a string is also a good option. Surely you remember that in the past years, in almost every apartment you could see a carpet, a path, a carpet or a rug. Choose one from this list and place it on the floor.
- Retro style is also characterized by a whitewashed ceiling and hastily plastered walls. If you choose wallpaper, opt for a simple stripe or a cute floral pattern. And for the floor, the following is suitable:
- naturalwood;
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hard pile carpet;
- tile. If you chose the latter option, then you should focus on the most catchy and saturated colors. And to make the tile look as interesting as possible, you need to put it in a checkerboard pattern.
Retro Party
You can hold whole themed events with a touch of antiquity. Retro prom is an original idea.
Clothes
Before you go shopping, take a good look at the pictures of Al Capone, Audrey Hepburn and, of course, Marilyn Monroe. For such a party, black cocktail dresses, fishnet tights, pill-shaped hats, large jewelry are perfect. Guys should prefer hats, suspenders, business suits. If you are planning fun boogie-woogie dances, then you will need to dress in a completely different way: in sneakers and jeans.
Even such ordinary things can look original if they are chosen correctly and tastefully. To make things easier for yourself, check out the pictures of the Sex Pistols and Madonna.
Music accompaniment
You need to stock up on discs with jazz and Frank Sinatra songs in advance. The music from the Moulin Rouge will also help to remember the bygone years.
If you are planning an 80s-style graduation, then you can not do without the songs of the great Elvis Presley. In addition, The Beatles, Modern Talking, Queen, E-Type and other good bands will help you immerse yourself in the past.
Now you know what retro style is. Don't be afraid to experiment and beoriginal. Always remember: bright and unusual people invariably attract attention, and this is good.
