Retro Takeover – Outfit Ideas
Retro outfit ideas: polka dot and floral ’50s-style dresses, vintage-style swimwear, a chiffon top with leggings, and the simple accessories to go with them.
Retro is taking over the world. Everywhere you look there are retro clothes, retro shops and vaguely retro-inspired things. The trend centres on ’50s-style dresses and vintage-style swimsuits. Women are going for flattering cuts, cute patterns and a feminine style. Polka dots, florals, bows, chiffon and lace are a few of the things you will see on retro clothing sites. There is no shortage of retro and vintage dress styles, because no one looks ugly in a retro dress. No one.
Polka dot retro
A polka-dot sheath dress is sexy and cute at the same time. The shape and cut flatter women of all sizes. Bow pumps and rose earrings are all it needs for a glamorous look, and it is perfect for parties. A low-cut neckline may be too daring for family and work events, but a cropped cardigan worn on top fixes that.
Floral retro dress
A floral dress with a full skirt has a classic Audrey Hepburn flair. Large roses make it sweet, and a black background gives it an interesting edge. Pair it with dark green velvet heels, a shimmery clutch and the classic Love, Chloé perfume for a complete look. Floral dresses in this cut are all the rage right now, and they range in price from very affordable to quite costly. Remember to keep the accessories simple.
Retro swimwear
Then there is the retro beachwear. Many are one-piece suits with large bows, accented bust lines and cinching at the waist. Two-piece swimsuits in the retro style are taking over too. They are modest and still sexy. A large floppy hat and sunglasses are all you need to complete the look, and Chanel glasses in a vintage style suit the beach or the pool. Worried about the trend dying out soon? Don’t. Retro swimwear is sure to be a hot topic next summer too.
Not everyone loves dresses. A chiffon top with embellishments and bows, worn with dark leggings, is a break from full skirts, and a short chiffon dress can be worn the same way. Add bow flats, a simple saddlebag and vintage Chanel. This outfit works for dates, school, shopping and much more.
Accessorising a retro outfit is easy, but keep it simple. Pearls are classic and go with anything and everything. Small drop earrings and costume jewellery from the ’50s will lift any outfit, retro or not. If you haven’t been pulled in by the retro takeover yet, what are you waiting for?
