WE
continue our look at the world of vintage fashion — whether you prefer retro,
mod or new romantic.
Among the
terms that fly around in the world of vintage is the rockabilly look. It is a
fun trend to try and can be easily achieved with a few key pieces. Key colour
combination is red and black.
Then there
are: -
Mod. The mods were a cultural group of the 1960s, opposed to
the rockers and renowned for their clean-cut modern dressing. Mod clothing is
very distinctive with miniskirts, scooter dresses and colour blocking for the
girls, and slim-cut trousers, dapper shirts and pea-coats for the boys. The mod
look is another of my absolute favourites.
Flapper. After the First World War the flapper
girl emerged with her short bobbed hair, fringed dress, long strands of beads
and cloche hat. She was quite controversial and eyebrows and hemlines were
raised. If you watched Downton Abbey, this is the kind of look that Rose wished
she could wear at those jazz clubs in London.
Hippy. The original hippies were the
peace-sharing, free-loving movement of the 1960s. The hippy look is full of
loose-fitting ethnic styles, natural fabrics, peasant blouses, maxi skirts and
flowers in the hair. Psychedelic and tie-dye prints are a must.
Disco. The disco clothing movement was born
in the mid-1970s following the infamous Saturday Night Fever. Think bell-bottom
trousers, spandex, polyester jumpsuits, hotpants and leotards plus lots and
lots of sequins. And it is all teamed with big hair and bright palette make-up
complete with the birth of the ultra glossy lips.
New romantic. This was a short-lived fashion
movement of the 1980s, heavily influenced by the mythical fantasy films of the
time. Pop bands dressed in fancy clothes, played synthesised music and sang
about love and heartbreak against glamorous backdrops.
There are
many more terms but that little lot should keep you going for a while.
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