Retro style - what is it? How to create an image or decor in a retro style?

Surely you often heard the phrase "retro style", but do you know what it is? In fact, everything is simple: it is a fashionable trend, for which the motives and elements that were relevant in the past years are typical.

Make-up in the style of the 40's

To make up, like a girl from the past, the first thing to do is to equip yourself with a reliable base for make-up. A small amount of powder, concealer, masking various defects and blue circles, tonal basis will make you a beauty without a single flaw. In the forties, many girls used blush, but keep in mind that they did not impose a thick layer on them, but took quite a bit. Retro makeup can not be imagined without them. Their shade should be as close as possible to the natural. To make up your eyes, use a pencil or eyeliner. But you do not need shadows. But if you really want, choose the most pale, natural color. As for lipstick, then it must certainly be very saturated; The best choice is the traditional scarlet shade. At the last stage, you need to brighten your eyebrows. They must be dark. So you will achieve the necessary balance between the eyebrows and lips.

How to dress up in style 20-30-ies?

It is clear that the manner of dressing in this period depended on the country of residence. However, Hollywood style always attracted the greatest attention. He was very elegant. To this day, a girl who prefers an image in retro style, collects a lot of admiring looks, since this is really very feminine. Today on the streets you can meet quite a lot of fair sex, dressed like in the 20s. What is remarkable about this style? These are such characteristic elements of the image as:

• A bell-shaped bell in the shape of a bell or a felt hat attached to the head with a decoration on the side;
• Dress with a low waist;
• Shoes with a round nose on a heel-glass;
• Undulation (giving undulation to hair).

Wardrobe in the style of 40-50's ...

Do not forget that at that time there was a war, so people were not up to fashion, they were not bothered by appearance. Modesty and imperceptibility are characteristic of the clothes of that time. But there are some details that can often be found in those years:

• Jacket or jacket with large shoulder pads, necessarily fitted;
• A crepe de cine dress with a triangular neckline;
• Traditional hat with fields;
• Packing in the form of a roller.

The 50s entered history thanks to the new look created by Christian Dior. He was special with tenderness, attractiveness and grace. His most characteristic details are:

• Dress with a chic skirt;
• Sloping shoulder line;
• High gloves;
• Graceful hats;
• Thin-heeled shoes with a narrowed toe.

Retro style in the interior

Try to transform your home, breathe new life into it. Perhaps the retro style will come in handy.

1. Survey your attic, cellar or cottage, try to find there old furniture: it will give your home an originality and a special charm. It's good if you have forgotten buffets, pedestals, sideboards, chests of drawers somewhere. Also look for secretaries, chairs, chairs, wardrobes. Do not rush to place your findings around the room, maybe you should first sand them, paint them, then varnish them. Experts say that this updated furniture will delight you for more than a decade. But what if you do not have anything old, and do you really like the retro style? In this case, experts advise to resort to small tricks. Do you know, for example, that new furniture can be painted so that it looks like the old one? You can do it in such a way that it will look even a little shabby, with peeling paint.
2. Use bright and saturated colors in the interior. Remember the "Turkish cucumber" pattern, which used to be very popular. Decorate them with your home. Remember: the right colors are the key to success. What shades were characteristic of the olden days? First of all, green, scarlet, pale brown, fuchsia. As for the combination of colors, then give preference to white with red and black. Excellent looking pale shades: marsh, smoky, light-lilac, pink-gray. Also in the bygone era, acidic, catchy colors were popular. If we talk about prints and ornaments, then the retro style is famous for its beautiful divorces, cage, as well as the "Turkish cucumber" ornament, as already mentioned above. All this fills the light sadness of the heart of sentimental people, yearning for a bygone era.
3. Pay attention to small details and characteristic finishes. A spectacular addition to the interior of the hall or bedroom will be the following elements: crystal, very popular in the old days, colored glass decanters and vases.
4. Do you have an old phone, mirrors and paintings in old frames somewhere? All right, get them out. Do not forget about the beautiful and correct lighting. Very opportunely will come lamps with brushes or shades, you can also put a floor lamp. Chandelier on a lace is also a good option. Surely you remember that in the past few years, almost every apartment could see a carpet, path, carpet or rug. Choose one of these items and put them on the floor.

5. The retro style is also characterized by a whitewashed ceiling and hastily plastered walls. If you choose wallpaper, give preference to a laconic strip or a pretty floral ornament. And for a floor the following suits:

• Natural wood;
• Carpet with hard pile;
• tile.
  
  If you chose the latter option, then you should focus on the most catchy and saturated colors. And to make the tile look as interesting as possible, it is necessary to put it in checkerboard order.

The party in the style of retro

You can spend whole themed events with a touch of antiquity. Graduation in retro style - an original idea.

clothing

Before you go shopping, take a good look at the photos of Al Capone, Audrey Hepburn and, of course, Marilyn Monroe. For such a party, black cocktail dresses, pantyhose in a net, caps in the form of tablets, great ornaments will perfectly suit. Guys should prefer hats, suspenders, business suits. If you are planning a merry dance for boogie woogie, then you will need to dress quite differently: in sneakers and jeans.

Even such ordinary things can look original, if properly and tastefully selected. To make it easier, consider photos of the Sex Pistols and the Madonna.

Musical accompaniment

It is necessary to reserve in advance the CDs with jazz and Frank Sinatra's songs. Remember the past years will also help music from the "Moulin Rouge".

If you plan to graduate in the style of the 80's, then you can not do without the songs of the great Elvis Presley. In addition, immerse yourself in the past will help The Beatles, Modern Talking, Queen, E-Type and other good bands.

Now you know what retro style is . Do not be afraid to experiment and be original. Always remember: bright and unusual people invariably attract attention to themselves, and that's good.