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How to Dress in Retro Women's Fashion for Fall

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Woman in 1940 Fashion
Woman in 1940 Fashion

If you're looking for a way to dress in fashion latest trends, you'll find that 1940s fashion is very popular for fall. Read on for how to update your wardrobe with some retro styles that will leave you looking like a fashionista.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • List of your current clothes for Fall.
  • Paper
  • Pencil or Pen
  1. Step 1
    Woman In Pencil Skirt and Heels
     
    Woman In Pencil Skirt and Heels

    First, get a fitted suit in a dark color such as gray or brown. The blazer should be figure flattering, going in at the waist with atleast three panels on the back of it. The bottom portion of the suit should be a pencil skirt that fits perfectly - not too big and not too tight. You can wear the suit together for formal occasions or break it up for a more casual look. For example, wear a fuzzy sweater with the pencil skirt and heels or the blazer with a sexy top and jeans. Fitted suits are very 1940 and 1950 fashion.

  2. Step 2

    Get a hat such as a bucket hat or other square-shaped hat from the 40's or 50's to wear with your outfits. This will give a sophisticated flair to anything you put on.

  3. Step 3

    Buy some long gloves (up the arm) in either suede or leather in a dark color such as black or brown for day wear or a white pair to wear in the evening with a dress. This is a throw-back from decades gone buy and will add elegance to your look.

  4. Step 4

    Find some wedged heels to wear in a dark neutral color. Again, these were a staple of 1940's fashion. They were mostly worn with skirts and dresses from that era.

  5. Step 5
    Woman in Dark Colors for Fall
     
    Woman in Dark Colors for Fall

    Keep any of your dark-colored clothing to layer. If you wear different hues of the same color in an outfit, such as a light brown sweater and a dark brown jacket with brown slacks, in different textures, it always produces an interesting effect. Dark colors were very popular in fall fashion of the 40's and 50's.

Tips & Warnings
  • Wear some retro earrings to add even more flair to your outfits.
  • Do your makeup in 40's and 50's style (red lipstick, black eyelines along top of eyelids only, with pale skin).
  • Put your hair in a sexy updo to add to the effect - make a ponytail, twist it around, and pin the end into place to hold your bun.
  • Don't wear all these women's fashions and accessories together. Just work one or two into your outfit in order to keep you looking stylish, but not looking whacky.
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