As every CF girl knows, fashion is cyclical – everything old will someday become new again. So the recent resurgence of vintage pin up-inspired fashion should come as no surprise. Aided by throwback TV shows like Mad Men and Pan Am and recent movies like My Week With Marilyn, the flirty, feminine silhouettes of the ’50s and ’60s are back in a big way. And with spring finally here, it’s the perfect time try this playful look yourself.

Below, I have created three spring and summer looks inspired by the retro pin-up girl aesthetic to get your inspiration going. And feel free to mix and match different pieces from each outfit – they all mesh very well together.

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Vintage Pin-Up Girl Style 101

The vintage pin-up girl look is flirty, feminine, and a little bit coy… but not in-your-face sexy. It’s about showing off your shape with body-conscious pieces that fit and flatter, without showing tons of skin. Most of all, this look is about confidence, so dress up and have fun with it!

Retro Pin-Up Style Essentials:

• Wedges of all heights
• High-waisted shorts
• Pastel and/or polka dot cardigans
• Knotted button-up shirts
• Oversized sunglasses
• Flirty, vintage-inspired swimwear
• Bow hair clips

Pin-Up Makeup & Hair

If you want to go all out, why not pair your look with retro-inspired hair and makeup? From winged cat eyes to bright red lips, there’s sure to be a pin up-inspired beauty look that fits your personality. Here are a few suggestions for YouTube tutorials to watch:

• Pin Up-Inspired Hairstyle
• Another quick hairstyle
• An entire pinup makeup look
• More pinup makeup

Outfit 1:

Shorts, Cardigan, Shoes, Glasses, Hair Bows

This first look is a great way to wear this trend for spring. Find a pastel cardigan with a waist-cinching belt and pair it with some high-waisted shorts to get that ultimate pin up look. Then accessorize with whimsical heart glasses, little hair bows, and awesome wedges.