The world of fashion is constantly taking inspiration from the clothes and style of past decades. Most designers like to re-work a past classic and give it their own modern twist. And some retro fashionista’s love a particular decade’s style so much, they dedicate themselves to always dressing in outfits that suit their chosen era. Even celebs love to mix it up by occasionally choosing ensembles that nod to a style icon of the past, be it a 1920’s flapper to a 1980’s fly-girl.
Here at Ikrush, we think it’s a great idea to step out of your fashion comfort zone once in a while and embrace a little bit of vintage-style dressing. You don’t have to go the whole hog and look like you’ve just walked off a period movie set but you can find ways to incorporate a retro-inspired piece into your regular look. You’ll be safe in the knowledge that these items have lasted the test of time and are still considered super-stylish! So let’s get in our Ikrush time-machine and take a trip back through some evergreen trends that we’re still enjoying wearing today.
1940’s – Forces Sweetheart
New clothes were hard to come by during the 1940’s but the tea dress was everywhere. Worn by Hollywood movie stars and ordinary women alike, it’s simple shape was easy to wear and comfortable. Our modern-day take on the tea dress ups the vamp factor with an animal-print fabric and a shorter length. But we love the classic elements, like the cute collar and cap sleeves.
Rosa Leopard Tea Dress in Leopard (£11.99)
1950’s – Rock’n’roll Princess Fashion got fun in the 1950’s. The concept of the teenager exploded during this era as young people established their own music and fashion choices. A key look was the full-skirted dress in a large floral print. Pretty and girlish, this is still a fab look today and suits weddings and special occasions perfectly. This Ikrush spin on the classic 1950’s dress features a shorter skirt but the basic shape still shines through. And who wouldn’t feel gorgeous in the pink and black bloom print?Rose Print Skater Dress in Coral (£16.49)
1960’s – Marvellous Mod The look for women changed radically in the 1960’s and things got a lot more dramatic. No self-respecting gal would leave the house without thick black eyeliner and pale lips. Heavy fringes and angular bob hair-cuts were all the rage. Hemlines were raised with the arrival of the mini-skirt and mini-dress. Geometric prints, bright colours and blocky monochrome shift dresses were everywhere. You can see the 1960’s influence in this stylish textured dress- it wouldn’t look out of place in the offices of ‘Mad Men’.Binky Textured Dress in Peach (£18.99)
1970’s - Glam Hippie Floaty dresses, floppy hats, platform shoes – everything seemed to get BIGGER in the 1970’s. Fashion rediscovered it’s romantic, feminine side with loose shapes and exotic prints. It was also the decade that brought us disco so glitzy designs in silks and sequins were also to the fore. If you fancy adding a little boho fabulousness to your wardrobe, look no further than this stunning fringed kimono. Guaranteed to take even the plainest outfit from so-so to soaring, we adore the amazing orange and black grid print.Lynsey Grid Print Kimono in Coral (£15)
Get hooked on a classic here at Ikrush - we’ve got lots of pieces that wear their fashion heritage on their sleeves (or elsewhere!). Take inspiration from old fashion photography and have fun – getting inspired by retro style gives you the chance to play around with your look. It’s like raiding the dressing-up box!