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Nowadays, every girl wants to look straight out of either Mad Men or Studio 54. There’s no need to fear the onset of retro fashion! Here are some easy retro trends you can wear today.
Red Lipstick and Other Makeup Stylings
Without a doubt, the easiest way to give yourself a retro look is to slap on a coat of matte red lipstick. This style was particularly popular in the 50′s. For a sixties look, go for a peachy shade of pink and draw your emphasis to your eyes– particularly your eyelashes. Two aesthetics ruled the seventies: the earthy natural look or the glittery disco look. Forgo the makeup for the former, choose shimmering metallics for the second.
For another fun retro look, play around with false eyelashes or liquid eyeliner. Try drawing your black eyeliner slightly out past your eyelid to give your eyes a fun “cat’s eye” effect.
Wiggle Dresses and Circle Skirts
Wiggle dresses are the iconic curve-hugging dresses of the sixties– think Joan from Mad Men. You’ll have the best luck finding them in specialty pin-up or vintage online retailers. Circle skirts are wide skirts designed to “circle” when you spin. They were popular in the 50′s and early 60′s. For a more pronounced look, wear it with a flouncy petticoat.
If you’re more interested in echoing the 70′s, try wearing a dress with metallics or a low neckline instead. For a true disco look, glam it up with larger-than-life accessories like huge pendants or big hats.
