Style Tips Learned From Vintage & Retro Fashion

1. High waisted skirts and pants are more slimming and make your waist look even tiny'ier!
We all have a waist. It's the narrowest part of your mid-section. So accentuate it!
Some peoples waists are placed low or high, depending if they have a short or long torso (i'm a shortie). Keep this in mind when shopping, as it is more flattering if the dress waistline will sit nicely on yours.

Betty Grabel!

2. Wear your garter belt around your waist. NOT on your hips, like a lot of fashion models lead us to believe- I can guarantee you will most likely muffin top. Again, the waist is more slimming and this will shape you nicely under your clothes (if you plan on wearing any). This also means you need to size your garter belt to your waist size, not your hip size. When i realized this, I went from a Large to Small. TIP: If you are planning on wearing your garter belt all day or all evening, first put on your garter belt, then your stockings, THEN your panties... Why? So you can go to the restroom without undoing everything. You're welcome.

Both of beautiful! Just make sure you wear it proper, ladies.

3. Vintage hair-styling is alot of work. But it can be a fun hobby and the end results are dazzling! 
Youtube, hair blogs and books will help guide you.
Here are some suggestions:

YOUTUBE: Lisa Freemont Street 
The Cherry Dollface
Laura Okita


4. Vintage never goes out of style! It is timeless and continues to inspire fashion designers to this day. Retro style is always in good taste my darlings.

5. Nude or Lucite heels make your legs look longer. 
Marilyn Monroe's favorite pair of heels were crystal clear Lucite. Lucite was actually very popular in the 50's for shoe fashion.

Mae West always wore nude heels... I recall reading this in Esther William's autobiography 'The Million Dollar Mermaid', Mae West gave her personal advice about her choice of shoes, and nude was the way to go! She also recommend decorating nude heels with crystals or rhinestones. This is rule i have adopted into my burlesque wardrobe.
These shoes give the illusion of being naturally taller, and a walking on air quality.
Here is some shoe-spiration!