Modern seduction now looks to the past for inspiration with retro Pin-up. Sometimes less is more, and the pin-up outfits from the forties and fifties proves that you don't have to be bare to sizzle. Wearing a classic outfit is a great way to draw attention was a smoldering look. Modern stars such as Katy Perry are bringing back the fashion.
There was a time where the only place you could find retro lingerie was your grandmother's closet or perhaps a garage sale. To day with the resurgence of popularity in modern pinup, you can find great retro pinup outfits on Ebay, in department stores, and even some of modern lingerie stores. Many celebrities such as Dita Von Teese have brought back the pinup look.
In order to perfect the retro pinup look, you must make the effort to go to several shops for outfits which will suit you. You can buy new, off-the-rack items designed after retro patterns. If you want to feel more nostalgic, you can buy pre-owned items from private sellers and online sites such as eBay. You will be surprised at the number of people selling authentic retro items. A lot of these items are still in great condition. You may be lucky enough to get designer clothes for half the original price. If you have the money to spare, you can bid for items at auction houses. They put up retro pieces for bidding. Who knows, you might even get a retro dress worn previously by a Hollywood actresses such as Marilyn Monroe and Ava Gardner.
Dita Von Teese has probably brought back pinup fashion more than any celebrity in recent memory. Most of her outfits and look like, and pay homage to, Betty Page. Her black tresses harken back to a more innocent age, where sexuality wasn't blatant, but was very subtle. Dita's outfits are a study in attention to detail. From the tips of her carefully painted toes to the top of her perfectly sculpted hair, Von Teese is a modern pinup icon.
Another great source of inspiration who uses the retro pin-up look to good effect is the Pussycat Dolls. The Dolls were most definitely inspired by Betty Page, and the leather and corsets set an unforgettable image. Many of today's modern and actresses have given their careers a boost as a temporary member of the dance troupe. Just remember that less is more and pinup is more about what you cannot see rather than what you can.
The final touches on your pinup outfit are hair and makeup -most notably creamy white skin offset by a brilliant red lipstick. Once again do your homework by looking at the pictures can get a fun hairstyle to match the times. Who knows, you may even look great with Betty Page's the trademark bangs.
A good source of inspiration are the Varga girls from Esquire magazine. The models demonstrate what the stylized ideal was back in that time. You should note that as beautiful as they were the pinup girls were not without flaw. Artists retouched their photos and illustrations by hand -a job that modern artists do with Photoshop today. You don't have to be perfect to be a beautiful retro Pin-up, just be yourself.
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