Hours and hours of google. I guess that's the way these days to find out how to put together a new style. A stack of magazines would do the same, but it's a lot more difficult to find 50's/60's magazines (at least here in Finland) than to browse all-free pages in the neverending web. Here are some of the things I've found, or not just some things, but those that I find most inspiring to me. These feel like I really coul imagine myself in them, feeling absolutely elegant.
My favourite of all is this absolutely beautiful dress that was sold at etsy.com. I would have bought it if it hadn't been just a bit too small. Now I regret I didn't buy it anyway.
To start off with a brand new (although at least 50 years old) style is by no means easy, at least not for me. But with this piece it would feel very natural. No need for anything special, just this one piece combined with things I already have in my wardrobe. It's a retro dress by Bettie Page Clothing. With this I wouldn't draw too much attention to myself but would still feel like living in the fifties. With a crinoline it would be perfectly posh and without one just perfect for everyday life. Full circle and in a autumnal rust shade. I just love the shades of orange, peach, rust and alike!
For some years now in me there's been living a petite ballerina. As a child I was more of a tree climbing tomboy, but in my twenties I found the tutu-girl in me. I started ballet lessons and completely fell in love with the art. This photo from myvintagevogue captures both the ballet and the fifties. Ah! Young, innocent, and fresh like a flower.
Sophisticated city girls. Eye-cathing waist lines. Celebration of body shapes. Could that be me? Without the help of a corset? No way. It'll take me a year to save enough money for a corset made by Kisuline, but right now it seems very much worth it.
Yours truly,
Nelly
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