Pin Up Clothing

Your fashion sense does not have to be in recession just because the economy is. The good thing about fashion making a comeback, such as pinup clothing and burlesque fashion, is that it's very doable without having you spend extra. All you need is a little patience digging through your closet, and the right dash of creativity to mix and match the items you already have, and voila You can walk out of your house looking as glam as those stars of the 1940s and '50s did.

Style to Beguile

The upside of pin up and burlesque clothing is that it appeals to both sexes. Men love their women getting all dolled up, but still managing to keep it classy. Women, on the other hand, would love to find the right style for them that would accentuate the lady curves they have without being overdressed, or worse, looking cheap.

Get Flirty With a Skirt

Got some polka-dotted skirt at the back of your closet that you dare not wear out? Don't fret, because you can turn that into something sylish. The pin up era was certainly big on that particular design, so with just a few alterations (letitng it fall just below the knee should be perfect), you can definitely spruce it up into a modern version of the fashion. Whether frilly, wide or A-lined, there should be something for you to use for your pin-up project of your wardrobe.

Don't Falter With Your Halter

For sure, you'll have at least one piece of halter top in your closet. If you're not feeling too comfortable pairing it up with your skin tight jeans or uber short shorts, then don't be too quick to throw it away. Instead, pair it with a wide skirt (pleated ones would be just as great), and cinch it at the waist with a little belt. That's sure to bring back that good ol' pin up feeling to your style. You would want to keep an eye out for those wide-strapped halters, though, which are more reminiscent of the era, rather than the string-strapped ones, which are more modern.

Bust a Move With Your Bustier

Another item that you should hold on to instead of throwing out is the bustier. Paired with an A-line skirt, or a high-waist one, and a pair of sexy pumps, should successfully give you that sexy secretary look. If it's too cold out, you can warm it up with a simple cardigan to keep you warm and toasty.

Accessorize to Glamorize

Last but not least, be sure to dig up some accessories to top off your pin up clothing makeover. Pearls were huge that time, so if you have a pair of that kind of earrings, make sure to put it on. Vamp it up with cherry red lipstick, and style your hair into big, tight curls, and you're all set. If you want, you can even cut out a piece of cloth from an old floral print, wrap it around a band, tie a bow, and you'll have that wraparound headband that was so famous half a century ago (yes, it's been that long). Don't forget the belt, too Pin up fashion focuses most on highlighting the curves of a woman's body, that's why it's important for you to have this accessory.

Not only are these tips good for you to whip up your own pin up fashion, but it should also cost you no expense because you're just re-using whatever old material you may already have. It's just a matter of having the right imagination, and of course, the confidence to pull it off smartly.

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