Today we will talk with you about the style of the last century - a style that is capable of both shocking and catching admiration at the same time. This is the RETRO style. Having begun his development in the 1920s, he quickly found his fans among the many people who kept the fashion and continues to amaze us nowadays.
In the style of the 1920s, several directions can be considered. During this period, the main desire of women was to show their individuality, self-sufficiency and equality with the stronger sex. Therefore, the dress styles were kept as tight as possible. In the fashion trouser suits with ties, men's shirts, all kinds of belts, also reminiscent of a military belt, were welcomed. All this outfit was very often supplemented by various kinds of kerchiefs, berets and hats. But even the most simple woman wanted to have a pair of dresses in her wardrobe. Their cutting consisted in emphasizing leanness and shapelessness, the waist line was understated, the hem was very often emphasized with uneven edges. All this was supplemented by shoes with a small heel and straps, silk stockings and a long string of pearls, wrapped around the neck several times. Also, all sorts of furskins began to appear on the female shoulders, as an addition to the apart. The 30s brought to the world of fashion such celebrities as Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, brave Italian Elsa Schiaparelli. The main direction in the implementation of models was self-expression, extravagance, an unusual combination of fabrics and paints, which was able to shock. At that time, the legendary black dress of Chanel also appeared.
In the era of the 40-50s, women began to regain their lightness and femininity, emphasize the waistline and the roundness of the forms. At this time, representatives of the weaker sex tried to sew lush dresses and skirts with beautiful folds and frills. Also in fashion are white collars and socks, sharp-nosed shoes, a skirt-pencil and feminine berets. Neutral colors and floral motifs - that's what pleased the eye of that time. Accessories, complementing the image, were small handbags and irreplaceable clutches.
The skirt - a trapeze and wide sleeves that came in the 60s, are relevant in our time, as they are very successful in the image of a fashionable and attractive woman. Higher and higher rose at that time the length of the skirt, which finally abolished stockings on elastic bands and introduced fashion to pantyhose. 70 - the same prepared for fashionistas hippy style with long maxi with interesting prints, long cardigans and loose shirts. In shoes, boots were preferred on a comfortable platform and a high bootleg.
The fashion of past times is valuable for its discoveries and extraordinary, sometimes capable of causing a sensation, and sometimes touching with its restraint. In the modern world there will always be fans of fashion of the last century, because in the retro style there is everything - from luxury to classical modesty, from femininity to open provoking sexuality. This style is still used skillfully by many movie stars and show business. It is not so easy to find the golden mean. But listen to yourself, what is right for you? Maybe it's a mixture of all styles and eras, or maybe you'll come up with your own unique style in clothes. The most important thing - stay yourself!