Fishnet stockings, silk dresses, red lipstick, "snazzy" hats, with a long trench coats. Flawless make-up, and t-strap shoes. Oh how I love the 40's, even though I wasn't there to witness the glamour, I often see women dressed up as if their on the set of Casablanca, or my personal fave 42ND street. Even A-list designers are revising Old Hollywood glamour such as; Dior, Ralph Lauren, Jill Sander, and Versace. While researching the 40's era I've come to the conclusion that they break their style into 2 popular looks for women.
First is the TOUGH CHICK: This look consist of trousers, trench coats Beret's, Sleeve Bow Blouses, Belted Capes, and super long gloves. Elegant actress such as Lauren Bacall, Katherine Hepburn and Ingrid Bergman made this style very popular. A movie where this style is portrayed in is a 1933 classic Intermezzo (also called Intermezzo: A Love Story ) Check it out, I'm all about love stories
Next is my fave look of the 40's the "VAMP" look, which is definitely in this season. This look includes elbow gloves, high heeled t-strap shoes, and sexy siren dresses in sheer fabrics, draped in silk and satin, also strapless or billowy sleeve dresses with sparkling applique'. And PLEASE don't forget about the wavy curls, and the GO TO HELL RED lipstick :). Fashion vixens of this style are; Ava Garner, Rita Hayworth, and Veronica Lake. Although this era is out of mind, it is definitely not OUT OF STYLE. A very famous retail store, that I hear is coming to N.Y. is inspired by 40's glam. It's called Topshop, they also have a website that has all the latest trends. You can go to their website to check out their clothes (topshop.com). It's absolutely to die for.... well not die, but maybe pass out (lol) If any questions or comments feel free to email me Christinjhnsn@yahoo.com Ciao!
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