Things You'll Need:
- Costume jewelry
- Cardigan
- Pumps
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Step 1
Select a lightweight cotton floral dress with a bold pattern. Retro floral dresses often feature large, bold patterns. Floral retro dresses are also typically characterized by a tight, moderately revealing bodice, in halter, short-sleeve, or three-quarter length form. The skirt should be full or flare into a swing skirt, resting just below the knee.
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Step 2
Add a belt. Wrap a sash belt, skinny belt or scarf around your midriff, right at, or slightly above, your belly button. Depending on your floral color scheme, pair a cherry-red skinny patent leather belt or a sash tied in back.
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Step 3
Pair your dress with a tiny, vintage, unbuttoned cardigan.
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Step 4
Utilize large faux flowers. Pin a large flower to the top corner of your bodice or place a faux flower in your hair. If it won't stay, glue it to a headband.
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Step 5
Top off your floral dress with retro accessories. Pair your retro-style dress with a pair of vintage pumps. Pin a small brooch or pin to your cardigan. By today's standards, much of the retro jewelry was considered gaudy. Made of silver and gold, the jewelry of the '40s and '50s featured colored rhinestones and faux pearls.Include vintage, costume jewelry such as a string of pearls. Trade in your handbag for a small clutch or tiny, beaded, metallic, or mesh evening bag.
