Surely you often heard the phrase "retro style", but did you know what it is? In fact, everything is simple: it is a fashionable trend, which is characterized by motifs and elements that were relevant in recent years.
40s Makeup
To make up, like a girl from the past, the first thing you need to arm yourself with a reliable base for makeup. A small amount of powder, concealers masking various defects and blue circles, a tonal foundation will make you a beauty without a single drawback. In the forties, many girls used blush, but keep in mind that they did not overlay them with a thick layer, but took very little. Retro style makeup is impossible to imagine without them. Their shade should be as close to natural as possible. To make up eyes, use a pencil or eyeliner. But the shadows do not need you. But if you really want too much, choose the palest, most natural color. As for lipstick, it must certainly be very saturated; the best choice is a traditional scarlet shade. At the last stage, you need to brighten your eyebrows. They must be dark. So you will achieve the necessary balance between the eyebrows and lips.
How to dress up in the style of the 20-30s?
It is clear that the manner of dressing during this period depended on the country of residence. However, the Hollywood style has always attracted the most attention. He was particularly elegant. To this day, a girl who prefers a retro look collects many admiring glances, as it is really very feminine. Today on the streets you can find quite a lot of women dressed as in the 20s. What is remarkable about this style? These are the characteristic elements of the image, such as:
- a bell-shaped hat in the shape of a bell or a felt hat close to the head with decoration on the side;
- dress with a low waist;
- shoes with a round toe in a heeled wineglass;
- undulation (making hair wavy).
Wardrobe in the style of the 40-50s ...
Do not forget that at that time there was a war, so people were not interested in fashion, they cared little about their appearance. Modesty and inconspicuousness were characteristic of clothing of that time. 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 dress with a triangular neckline;
- traditional hat with brim;
- cushioning.
The 50s went down in history thanks to the new look style created by Christian Dior. He was distinguished by special tenderness, attractiveness and grace. Its most characteristic details:
- fitted dress with a chic skirt;
- sloping shoulder line;
- high gloves;
- graceful hats;
- narrow-heeled shoes with a narrowed toe.
Retro style in the interior
Try to transform your home, breathe new life into it. Perhaps the retro style will come in handy.
- Examine your attic, basement or country house, try to find old furniture there: it will give your home an originality and a special charm. Itโs good if you have forgotten cupboards, cabinets, sideboards, chests of drawers somewhere. Also look for secretaries, chairs, armchairs, wardrobe. Do not rush to immediately arrange your finds around the room, maybe first you should sand them, paint, and then varnish. Experts say that such updated furniture will delight you for more than a decade. But what if you donโt have anything old and you really like the retro style? In this case, experts advise resorting to small tricks. Do you know, for example, that new furniture can be painted so that it looks like old? You can do this in such a way that it will look even a bit shabby, with peeling paint.
- Use catchy and vibrant colors in the interior. Think of the Turkish Cucumber pattern, which used to be very popular. Decorate your home with it. Remember: the right colors are the key to success. What shades were typical of the old days? First of all, green, scarlet, pale brown, fuchsia. As for the combination of colors, then give preference to white with red and black. Pale shades look great: swamp, smoky, light lilac, pink-gray. Also in past times, acidic, eye-catching colors were popular. If we talk about prints and ornaments, the retro style is famous for its beautiful stains, cage, as well as the Turkish cucumber ornament, as mentioned above. All this fills with light sadness the hearts of sentimental people yearning for a bygone era.
- Pay attention to small details and distinctive finishes. The following elements will become a spectacular addition to the interior of the hall or bedroom: crystal, very popular in the old days, colored glass decanters and vases.
- Do you have somewhere an old telephone, mirrors and paintings in old frames? Great, get them. Do not forget about the beautiful and proper lighting. Lamps with brushes or lampshade will come in handy, you can also put a floor lamp. A lace chandelier is also a good option. Surely you remember that in past years in almost every apartment you could see a carpet, walkway, palace or rug. Select one of these lists and place them on the floor.
- The retro style is also characterized by a whitewashed ceiling and hastily plastered walls. If you choose wallpaper, give preference to a laconic strip or a cute floral ornament. And for the floor, the following is suitable:
- natural wood;
- hard pile carpet;
- tile.
If you prefer 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 style party
You can hold whole thematic events with a touch of antiquity. Retro graduation is an original idea.
clothing
Before you go shopping, take a good look at the photos of Al Capone, Audrey Hepburn and, of course, Marilyn Monroe. For such a party, black cocktail dresses, tights in a net, caps in the form of tablets, and large decorations are perfect. Guys should prefer hats, suspenders, business suits. If you plan to have fun dancing under the boogie-woogie, then you will need to dress in a completely different way: in sneakers and jeans.
Even such ordinary things can look original, if correctly and tastefully selected. To make your task easier, check out the photos of Sex Pistols and Madonna.
Musical accompaniment
You need to stock up on disks with jazz and Frank Sinatra songs in advance. Music from the Moulin Rouge will also help recall past years.
If you plan to graduate in the style of the 80s, 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 plunge into the past.
Now you know what retro style is . Do not be afraid to experiment and be original. Always remember: bright and unusual people always attract attention, and this is good.