Q&A for How to Dress Retro (for Girls)

Take vintage styles and make them your own. For example, you can try combining vintage and classic pieces to create an authentic look that represents you.

Yes. Older folks aren't inclined to be offended by retro or vintage styles anywhere you wear them.

Of course you can! If you want to, maybe make some modern tweaks to the retro style.

Maybe make it look like a English school uniform or wear bracelets like the rock stars wear.

Do retro makeup and hairstyles. This varies by what decade you’re trying to imitate. but you can’t go wrong with a bright red lipstick and curled hair. If you get to chose your own shoes, you can customize those too. Add vintage accessories!

Yes, it would work. Although, depending on what type of retro you’re going for, you might want to add some accessories. For example, if you’re going for an 80s look, you might want to add a leather jacket to go for a rocker-type look.

You can achieve a retro look by pairing high-waisted jeans with a tucked-in, button-up blouse for a casual 1950s style. Wearing a fluffy petticoat under a dress and adding a belt to cinch your waist can also create an A-line dress look.

Try wearing earthy colors like green, yellow, and brown, and incorporate daisies and flowers in your hair and jewelry.

Style your hair in a poodle cut with tight curls or a curly bun. Wear black rounded-toe kitten heels and incorporate pearls into your look. Choose A-line skirts with a three-quarter sleeve jacket or pencil skirts with a blouse. For an "I Love Lucy" look, consider wide pants with a thin belt and a fitted button-up shirt.

Consider an A-line evening dress with a short jacket and kitten heels. Pearls can also complement the look nicely.