New York, NY. Los Angeles, CA. Miami, FL. Do you ever publish pin up selfies? Sometimes, if the mood strikes me. All the time! I prefer to leave photography to the professionals. Pick your favorite image. One more time. And again. What's your favorite pin up era? Your pin up artist asks you to do a nude. What do you say? Let me think about it. Bathing suits are fine even topless , but no nudity for me!
Of course! Hmm, can I wear something sheer? Lingerie's as far as I'll go. No way! Would you ever want to be a part of a pin up calendar? Perhaps the best known and loved pin up girl, however, was Bettie Page. With her iconic bangs and her playful sexuality, Page is still the poster child for pin up. Although she started late in the game, in , and only modelled for seven years, her impact is undeniable.
Hollywood actresses such as Rita Hayworth and Jayne Mansfield also played a key role in the style. The ultimate midth-century sex symbol, Marilyn Monroe, must be mentioned as well for her contributions to iconic pin up style. Women of colour were also well represented in the pin up scene. One name that cannot be ignored is Bunny Yeager.
Model and actress Yeager started her career in front of the camera but went on to be one of the most significant photographers of the movement. Although the art was generally aimed at men, Yeager was able to help her pin up models to own their own sexuality. Many say she paved the way for the sexual liberation movement of the coming decades. After a healthy revival in the 80s, pin up has kept up a healthy sub-culture through to today.
If it has not reached the peaks of its WWII fever, it is perhaps only because the style is now aimed more at women than men. Pin up even has related styles like rockabilly that cross over. The style lies just beyond the everyday wear of the 40s and 50s.
It takes the fashions of the day and pushes them to sexier places without going overboard. This means that it is not as simple as dressing in 40s or 50s fashion although that has its own rewards.
The pin up style comes from a time when the hourglass figure was the be-all and end-all of beauty. High waists are the go-to, whether as part of jeans, capris or a pencil skirt.
These cute Hepburn pants for instance, or these gorgeous red peddle pushers are timeless examples of pin up fashion. If your hips are already generously sized, an A-line skirt will work well. This stunning floral Corina Skirt is bound to turn heads. Of course, dresses can do the same job to accentuate the waist and there are few frocks more flattering than a s retro dress. The Fifi is stunning and bold in Cheetah Red and the Lou-Anne is a great evening option, especially in a vintage Champagne colour.
A petticoat can also help to add shape and form to your skirts. Tops can also be varied for a pin up look although the cardigan is definitely a piece you will want in your wardrobe. A simple black cardigan can work wonders over patterns, or a stunning Beaded Cardi can add some flair. Polka dots, checks, leopard print, cherry print and stripes are all good choices for the pin up girl look.
A classic black and white striped picnic top will go with anything. For shoes, look for classic styles, almost always heels or at least wedges. Open toes and boots can also work for a pin up girl look. Search for some vintage hosiery. Thigh-highs and girdles are very much required if you want to be completely authentic. These were the key focus of pin up girl makeup. Nail these and you are a good portion of the way there. Look fashionable at your next rockabilly party in a pair of s jeans from Urban Outfitters urbanoutfitters.
Source: WikiMedia. While nylon was first invented in , the use of this fabric finally made its way to swimsuits in the s. Most were made with sweetheart necklines. Many featured bold patterns with florals being especially popular. Women who did not feel like they were full enough, had many choices in swimwear with padded cups.
Those who did not have quite the perfect beach body found choices with ruching either down the sides or in the front. Most swimsuits had a little skirt in the front or all the way around. The hottest stars were often seen in strapless suits before the decade was over.
Dress the part at the next 50s pool party with this little black number from Top Vintage. Source: AliExpress. If there was any chance that a woman might get cold, then she would bring along a jacket.
If she did not have one, then a man was expected to give her his coat as chivalry was still very much alive during the s. Source: Mainstream on Flickr. Swing coats were popular when a lady went out because their fullness helped cover the bulkiness of many dresses.
These coats featured fitted shoulders and flared out at the bust line. Most had large buttons all the way down the front. Many had a large belt helping to keep the coat securely closed. Jacques Fath first introduced this coat in the late s, but it grew in popularity during the s as it was easy to hide the baby bump which no self-respecting woman would show. Dior added one to his collection in You may hope that it rains everyday with this beautiful retro swing coat from Miss Poppy Wear misspoppywear.
Source: AboutLondon on Flickr. Very similar to the swing coat, many women wore a clutch coat. These coats were highly impractical because they were open all the way down the front without any buttons or zippers. Women would hold them shut with one hand clutched across their front.
Many were made to be worn with the sleeves pushed up. Stay warm in the cooler weather with this great choice from the Shopping Channel. Source: The Linen Lavoir on Flickr. If you ask many people about the styles of the s, they would instantly describe a pair of saddle shoes. There were many other styles of shoes that women loved to wear. Source: Paul A. Hernandez on Flickr. Saddle shoes were generally white and black with laces up the front. Generally worn with a poodle skirt, they had to be kept pristine with nightly cleaning.
Source: erikas-film-photography. Pinup fashion models of the s wore many stilettos with a 4 inch heel. In the beginning, the heels on these shoes ended in a metal cap. Many establishments found that they cut into hardwood floors, so they were banned from many office settings.
The first stilettos were introduced in with a very rounded toe. The square-toe version came out three years later. They came in a variety of colors so that a woman could easily coordinate her wardrobe.
Most women going to a formal affair chose a pair of red ones. Compliment your night out on the town with these red stilettos from Pinup Girl Clothing pinupgirlclothing. Source: Vintage Dancer. For running errands around town, most women had a pair of baby dolls.
These shoes had very round toes resembling shoes that were popular for baby dolls of that decade. Most had an ornament or cute decoration on the top of them.
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