To say that you love retro means to say nothing, because in this style there are so many very different styles, moods, trends! Which retro do you choose?
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Retro is a concept rather abstract and without clear boundaries. Moreover, each of its eras deserves not just a separate article, but a full-fledged study. But today we will talk about the most characteristic, most iconic silhouettes of key retro decades! And thanks to our patterns of dresses in retro style, you can complement your wardrobe with beautiful outfits of your favorite eras.
20s
Photo: Eliza Jane Howell, Vintage dancer
The First World War had a tremendous impact not only on the minds and hearts, but also on fashion. Tired of sorrows and tragedies, people frantically rushed to the joys of life, adding to the value an endless series of entertainment, wealth and aristocratic chic.
Bars, restaurants, taverns and merry feasts with dancing attracted thousands of people, and a new ideal of a woman gradually took shape in society: thin, thin, with narrow hips and a boyish hairstyle, playful and slipping away. Yes, in this image there was a place of femininity, but she has undergone incredible changes compared to the previous century.
Photo: Brit + co, Coast
The silhouette of the 20s is straight, with a lowered waistline, stretching the figure and completely depriving it of seductive bends. Such simplicity of cut led to the complexity of the decor: embroidery with silk, beads, sequins, all kinds of cuts, fringe and unusual sleeves.
5 trends of the 20s of the XX century that are worth adopting
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Today, dresses in the style of the 20s are most often chosen for festive events precisely because of the magnificence of the finish. Such evening dresses in retro style look luxurious, but casual dresses are quite appropriate these days. The main thing is to make sure that the low waist suits you: as a rule, this style looks best on figures such as Inverted Triangle and Rectangle.
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30s
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The era of the Great Depression, a prelude to the Second World War, which changed a lot in the fashion world: old fashion houses closed, others opened, designers experimented, creating a new cut and styles.
Photo: Simplicity
One of the most characteristic phenomena of this decade was the desire for Hollywood chic and absolute elegance. The length to the middle of the calf or to the floor was very popular, while even everyday dresses were notable for their complicated cut and some zest.
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40s
The war that began in the 39th year made many forget about fashion, and sewing clothes was limited and focused on the front. By the middle of the decade, the fashion world began to gradually revive, and Paris had to squeeze on the podium of the trendsetter - the United States had a considerable influence on the style of this era.
Photo: Marion Martin Broad shoulders, cute collars, neat sleeves and fitted silhouettes became indicative elements of the 40s. Skirts were rarely magnificent (during the war years, such a consumption of fabric was simply forbidden), and the colors often resembled a military uniform: shades of blue, green, and brown.
Photo: Creative Commons, Dior Of course, in the 40s there was a place for chic outfits, but basically it was the work of Parisian designers, whose splendor was, alas, somewhat divorced from ordinary people.
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50s
Photo: Dior, John Cavanagh An era that can be talked about endlessly! It’s about the 50s that people think most often when they say “retro style dress”, because it was the Dior look that pierced the hearts of millions of women, continuing to delight us through the generations with an impeccable silhouette.
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Photo: Ceil Chapman, Dior
Today, a dress in the style of the 50s is an impeccable choice, especially since you absolutely do not need, like the fashionable women of this decade, to put on a crinoline and pull on corsets.
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No less popular even today are lush polka-dot dresses, the love of which in Europe has blossomed along with the craze for swing dancing: lindy hop and boogie-woogie.
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60s
Photo: Razzle Dazzle
The daring 60s freed women from the last fetters of the past: baby-dollar dresses, mini-skirts and trousers pressed the tight frame of the corset. With a light hand, Twiggy's short a-line dress became one of the main symbols of the decade.
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And, of course, one can’t do without mentioning the little black dress, which experienced a real boom thanks to the film “Breakfast at Tiffany's”, released in 1961, with Audrey Hepbren in the title role.
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Do you like retro? Even more interesting articles, patterns and fabrics in the style of the 60s on the page of our special project!
