One of the most popular fashion styles from the 1950s is what is called the wiggle style. This figure hugging, curvy style can enhance a woman's body and can be used for both works as well as play. This style is what we think of when we think of pin-up fashion, and it can be a huge asset to any wardrobe. It is called wiggle style because the dresses or skirts that are considered wiggle have a hem that is narrower than their waist, forcing the wearer to "wiggle" a bit as they walk. If you are thinking of buying a wiggle dress or skirt, we have some suggestions on how you can wear it.
Choose the Right Size
One of the most important things about wiggle dresses and skirts is choosing the right size. You do not want to wear one that is too large since that will take away from the wiggle effect, but you also do not want to wear one that is too tight. Wiggle dresses that are too tight are very hard to walk in and do not look like they should. A great way to find the right size is to get accurate measurements of your waist, bust, and hips.
Underwear
It is important to choose the right underwear to use under the wiggle dress or skirt. Underwear that is too tight will create bulges that you do not want with these kinds of outfits. Depending on the fabric of the dress or skirt, you may want to consider lacy underwear instead of wired bras, for example. Many women prefer things with these dresses and skirts, too, since they create no unseemly lines.
Beware of Too Much Cleavage
Wiggle dresses are already sexy. You do not need to make them even more so by showing a lot of cleavages. If the dress is cut low, wear a simple bra that does not accentuate the bust too much. Too much cleavage can affect the cut of the dress and can make it look out of proportion, so keep this in mind.
A dress like the Betty Fitted Dress has the exact silhouette you want, with just the right amount of sexiness.
Heels
Heels are a must with a wiggle dress or skirt. You want the line of your leg to be long and svelte to contrast with the curves the dress creates. Simple pumps look great, but stilettos are even better. It can be a great idea to wear heels in brightly contrasting colors or textures to really complete the look. Try to stay away from clunky heels and from ankle boots, since these will cut the line of the leg and can make you look stumpy. If you are very tall, then a beautiful pair of flats can work, as well, as long as they are pointed and long.
Accessories
Another important aspect of wearing a wiggle dress is to know how to accessorize it. If you are going for the full retro look, turn to red lipstick and perhaps a flower in your hair, just be sure that it does not look too much like a costume. A good way of avoiding this is to add some modern touches to the outfit, like bold colors or unexpected patterns. If you want to go for a modern look, choose jewelry that is minimal and large, or add a simple, sleek belt to emphasize the waist. Your handbag, too, can play a role in the outfit, so if you are going for modern, try a modern silhouette for your purse or bag. If you want to really go retro, add a wrist length pair of gloves in a contrasting color.
You can also add a touch of whimsy to your hair with an artificial flower like the Red Dahlia Flower or add a wrist length pair of gloves in a contrasting color like the Lori Gloves.
The wiggle dress or skirt can be a crucial part of any woman's wardrobe. It does not require you to be curvy since it will create a lot of those curves for you, and it can be easily accessorized as well as modernized. It is a flattering cut for most if not all bodies, and it will add a pep to your step which will turn heads everywhere you go. From the office to a night out, the wiggle style dress and skirt can be the perfect turn-to outfit you can depend on when you want to look great.
The Goodwood Revival is a three day festival held in September that celebrates the golden days of motor racing. It’s the only motor racing event where the participants dress entirely in vintage dresses. The Goodwood Revival 2017 will be held between September 8 and 10 and will see car and racing lovers from different parts of the globe celebrate the legacy of Goodwood, a motor circuit that enjoyed immense popularity between 1948 and 1966. For people participating in this motor racing event styling has always been as important as cars running on the racing track. Like every year, this year’s event will also witness hundreds of thousands of vintage fashion buffs and petrol heads flock at the grandstands wearing period attires of the forties, fifties, and sixties.
One of the main attractions of this annual event is the fashion display by the actors and actresses present at the venue (the event features around 300 actors and actresses), each of whom arrive dressed completely in vintage regalia. It’s true that it’s not mandatory for the visitors to dress themselves in period clothes; however, still, most visitors prefer to embrace the event’s theme.
We have put this article together to help people looking to visit Good wood Revival 2017 to fit perfectly into the time-travel spectacle of the event. The suggestions we have provided here may well assist you to win a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, one of the sought after champagnes of the world.
The forties: Wartime rationing forced people to adopt significantly considered tailoring during the forties. Suits using to feature details like folds, tucks, and nips to ensure that tailors don’t need much fabric for sewing them. The suits were usually contrasted using very basic tea dresses which were almost always short due to adequate cloth supply. If you plan to dress up for the forties, you should ideally go for chic fitted or military style suits that will remain nipped in at your wait along with a stylish knee-length skirt. The other option you can try is a tailored, tight and perfectly cut linen suit. Going for a beautiful floral dress would also be a good idea if you want to look like someone from the forties with 1940s dresses UK. One tip we would like to offer you is that wearing a beret is a great way of transforming any outfit into a vintage piece.
Items you can try out from our collection when dressing up as someone from the forties include the Rita Dress and the Bouquet Dress.
Both the Rita Dress and Bouquet Dress are floral tea dresses and would be great additions to your retro wardrobe. Some of the highlights of the Rita Dress, which is available in both green and black, include its attractive V-neckline, embellished buttons done in red, and contrasting red piping around the bust area. You will also love the specially designed back zip closure of the outfit. The Bouquet Dress, on the other hand, would attract you and the onlookers with its crossover bust detail, waist tie, and wide waistband. The dress sports a perfectly feminine design that will flatter all body types.
If you want to look a bit more stylish, we would suggest you to opt for our Judy Floral Dress, another perfect forty’s outfit. You would fall in love with the outfit’s ruched sleeves and bust detail the moment you will wear it. Those features will be accentuating your waist and bust and give you the perfect feminine shape. Another amazing thing about the Judy Floral Dress is that is come with an intelligently designed hitch hem, which will allow you to tie the dress up or wear it down depending on your own preference.
Women at work used to wear swing pants along with stylish blouses during the 40s. Two blouse types you can try out with swing pants include our floral tie blouse and white grace blouse
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One of the biggest pluses of our collection is that each of the items in it is available in all possible sizes. For the extra skinnies, we have extra small versions of all our outfits, for bigger individuals, we have our outfits in double excel, and of course all other sizes in between.
Fifties- Fifties arrived and soon the world saw all kinds of rationing on fabric come to an end. This obviously results in extravagant fashion as people became too excited to see the rationing end. Women started wearing full-circle skirts, halter neck tops etc. However, floral patterns continued to be in vogue. If you want to visit this year’s Goodwood Revival in a fifty’s outfit, you can wear outfits featuring vintage prints. Wearing a cardigan boasting three quarter sleeves along with a neckerchief would allow you to sport a perfect fifty’s look. To make the look even more realistic, tie your hair into a ponytail.
One combination you can try out when dressing up as a woman from the 50s is that of our Regina Dress or Florence Dress along with the gorgeous Cecil Faux Fur Scarp and stud earrings. If you want, you can wear a petticoat with the above dresses.
For donning a perfect sexy look of the 50s, try out the Wiggle style. Complete your look by wearing our Betty fitted dress, Lora gloves, and head flower piece.
Sixties- The sixties were significantly different from the previous two decades. This decade saw teenagers introducing some truly daring fashion trends. Before that, young individuals used to follow the footsteps of their parents when picking dresses. The sixties saw the young adults go against their parents and start wearing skimpier and shorter outfits. So, if you plan to dress up someone from the sixties, it would be best you pick a short dress from your wardrobe and couple it up with accessories like a pair of vintage gloves, hat or, handbag. Unlike the previous two decades, sixties was mainly about geometric patterns. So, look for dresses that features blocks of bright colours. You should also pick different kinds of shoes when dressing up like a woman from the sixties; ideally, you should pick low-heeled, square toe shoes.
Summer is officially here (apparently?) and what better way to start it off than with a picnic. But not just any old picnic, oh no! The British Belles are hosting their 2 Annual Pinup Picnic in the Park on the 2 July.
The British Belles (founded in 2014) are a group of 10 vintage lifestyle enthusiasts from around the UK. Referring to themselves as “the embodiment of girl power”these ten beautiful ladies promote positivity and individuality, whilst sharing their unique talents for vintage style fashion, hair & makeup, crafts and much more.
Last year, the fabulous Belles hosted the first ‘Pinup Picnic in the Park’ ; an organised gathering for lovers of pinup and vintage, held in Hyde Park in London in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. The event raffle helped raise over £1,000 for charity and was a huge success. A year on and the Belles are hosting the picnic again. They hope to smash their £1,000 target this year, so if you are planning to attend, get your raffle tickets here.
And if you are planning to attend, what the devil are you going to wear? Luckily, Weekend Doll has you covered! The English Rose dress is just perfect for a summer picnic. The halter neck dress comes in 2 colour ways (red and blue) along with a detachable black sash.
Vintage clothes refer to a set of garments of a past era which were used during a specific time period. These garments were designed with the contemporary trend of fashion of a specific time. In the current age, clothes belonging to a previous era our known as vintage clothes.Vintage 1940s dresses are very affordable yet elegant .
Vintage reproductions are the recreations of the vintage clothes by keeping the design same. New materials and fabrics are used to make vintage reproductions.
As the name suggests, the style and design of a vintage-inspired garment is influenced by garments of a different era. In this case, the clothes get a completely new design in new fabrics, but it is inspired by design of vintage clothes.
Vintage clothing is a term generally used for outfits dating from the 1920s to around 20 years before the current period. The fabric of the same is normally worn with a faded colour. Vintage clothing was made from very good quality fabrics such as fine silk and cotton, since they were created before the advent of fabrics like polyester. Depending on the design, these garments were also heavily embroidered.
Vintage clothes often contain several layers of silk. In many designs, metals and colourful feather of birds were enclosed for a fine finishing. One needs to be careful while washing these clothes as the materials used in the clothes become fragile with the passing of time. Many people prefer to own original vintage clothing rather than replicas, and there are many vintage clothing stores that can help them with this.
Vintage reproductions are nothing but exact replicas of original vintage garments. These are made of new fabric, using modern technology but look exactly like vintage clothing. Vintage reproductions are light and comfortable in comparison to the original vintage garment.
They are a wonderful option for those who like vintage clothes but prefer acquiring a brand new product rather than using a second-hand one. While vintage clothes need extra care for maintenance and washing, vintage reproductions can be washed in washing machines, like other garments.
Vintage-inspired clothes are inspired by the style and design of clothes from a previous era. The design is completely new, but an amalgamation of modern trends and bygone era.
These are comparatively light and comfortable to wear. Unlike vintage reproductions, vintage-inspired clothes do not replicate the garments of a particular era. Instead, it is an innovation of old fashions to suit the tastes of a newer generation. Vintage-inspired clothes are a wonderful option for people who admire old styles but prefer a modern interpretation of the same.
Meet our new bloger, Little Miss Doo Wop
Little Miss Doo Wop is a vintage fashion and lifestyle enthusiast from Gorleston, Norfolk. Her blog, www.littlemissdoowop.com features reviews, tutorials and tales from her vintage, pin-up and rockabilly lifestyle. Little Miss Doo Wop lives with her Husband Spencer in their period home (complete with WWII Air Raid Shelter!) and is a Dog Mum to two Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Frank & Perrie.
Now that spring is here, it's time to turn off the heating, ditch the layers of warm clothes, and start looking forward to shopping for the perfect outfits to wear for the new season's occasions, and summer celebrations! Our new-season pieces will suit any occasion and will make the perfect addition to your spring and summer wardrobe!
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