subject: Retro dresses online [print this page] According to the fashionistas, the upcoming fashion season is all about retro dressing and taking inspiration from the stars and styles of the 1950s, so if you want to get ahead of the game, it's time to start looking into the retro dresses available and find that perfect women's day dress to suit your shape. With so many to choose from, it's probably easiest to start with an overall shape that you know suits your figure and then make a statement of it by choosing a bold colour, flirty print or a day dress with lots of detailing.
Shape The tunic dress...can be an unforgiving style so it's important for those of us who don't have a body like Angelina Jolie's to choose wisely. Dark colours are always more flattering no matter what your shape and make sure you pair your dress with killer heels to lengthen those legs and accessorise with big, 1950s bows to draw attention to your best bits.
Choose a shirt dress...if you want to keep things casual yet tailored as this type of day dress is absolutely perfect for that transition from day to night. With a shirt dress you'll feel as at home in a pair of flip flops as you will in a pair of heels so it really is one of the more versatile day dresses you can invest in and by adding a wide waist belt you'll be amazed how easy it is to achieve that 1950s hourglass figure.
Jersey dresses...are great for pulling on when you just can't decide what to wear or everything you own needs ironing and you just can't be bothered. Jersey dresses can be worn with thick tights and boots for a casual autumn look or with a patent belt and heels for a touch of elegant glamour. Make sure your hair is beautifully groomed, with a glamorous 1950s up-do to turn your jersey dress from high street to retro.
Wear a long-sleeved chiffon dress...to feel girly and pretty when you're out with friends and to keep you cool in summer with a pretty pair of gladiator sandals or warm in winter with thick tights and t-bar shoes or suede shoe boots. Long sleeves are an easy way to add sophistication to a dress but make sure you emphasise your shape at all times, in keeping with the retro style of autumn winter.
Detail Get the detailing right on your retro day dress by keeping it simple with black lace trim, mesh overlays or old gold buttons which will really bring any garment to life. If your day dress has a lot of detailing, remember to keep accessories to a minimum or you could end up looking like a Christmas tree; stick to plain belts and team with a silk scarf or cute bow hairband for an eye-catching and elegant look.
Colours and prints A leopard print day dress will really make you stand out from the crowd and this will be a good thing just as long as you don't overdo the rest of the outfit. Choose plain shoes, tights and accessories and keep your makeup natural and your hair relaxed and casual for the daytime. Alternatively choose ditsy florals in purples and aubergines and pair with a military jacket or waterfall cardigan in navy, camel or nude to bring 1950s and the Noughties right in line.
Go online for that perfect women's day dress to take you from summer to autumn and see what takes your fancy from the huge choice of other women's clothes online once you're there!
Retro dresses online
By: Jamie Francis
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