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The forties was a time of real lady-like elegance for women, so it’s no surprise the look is making a comeback in fashion and lingerie. You may look for authentic vintage pieces, shop for modern versions of the same styles, or even re-interpret classic lingerie often aimed at the older client in your own distinguishable way. If you’re aiming for a sexy yet classy forties-style retro look, here are a heap of ways you could achieve it.

Bra

For an authentic retro look you could seek out a authenti vintage bullet bra. In the forties and fifties, underwired bras had not yet arrived on the scene. The usual bust shape was a more conical, pointed outline, equated to today’s more rounded silhouette, and this was achieved with a bullet bra. If you don’t imagination trawling vintage shops there are a heap of classic style bras available that give a retro look. For example, the Doreen by Triumph is the world’s best selling bra. Instead of underwiring it uses structured cups for support, giving a more tame take on the bullet bra shape. Alternatively you could go for a long-line or midi bra, either underwired or non-wired.

Corselet

A corselet, once in a while called a bra slip, is a piece of controlwear that includes a bra section but proceeds down into a slip or girdle. They were very frequent in the forties and fifties but fell out of fashion for a spell. Now nonetheless they’re back in vogue, thanks in share to Gok Wan and his vintage style shapewear range. They look ever so sexy on curvy girls, supporting your bust, keeping in your waist and smoothing all over for an sandglass outline. Many likewise come with detachable suspenders. Find a vintage piece or go for a modern interpretation. You’ll find progressed pieces do a much better occupation when it comes to shape, support and fit.

Girdle

If you don’t imagination an all-in-one corselet, try a girdle with your bra. This is a half-slip, like a shapewear skirt, designed to slim your tummy, hips and thighs. Once old fashioned, they’re enjoying something of a revival thanks to the forties comeback. The most widely known and esteemed makes are Playtex and Miss Mary of Sweden, but you will also find girdles from more contemporary lingerie brands and retro lingerie boutiques.

Suspenders

If your girdle or corselet doesn’t come with suspenders attached, or if you prefer not to wear a piece of controlwear, you’ll need a suspender belt to go with your briefs. This is something that goes around your mid division and sits on your hips, with fastening hanging down to attach your suspenders to. With the advent of tights, suspenders belts and stockings have fallen out of favour but your collaborator will most unquestionably be grateful for the effort!

Stockings

And what goes on the end of your suspenders? Stockings of course! Yes, they’re more of a hassle than tights, but when you see the overall effect you’ll surely agree they’re worth it. For an authentic forties look go for seamed stockings, where the seams run down the middle of the backs of your legs. Whether you choose black or neutral coloured stockings you’ll get a sexy look with a true flavour of the forties.

Don’t forget hair and make-up!

Red lipstick is necessary for a forties look – and so glamorous! Try hair rolls or refined and tasteful finger waves for authentic retro hair that’s ever so elegant.

Gok Wan Shapewear

Ever supportive and positive style expert Gok Wan helps women build up their perfective capsule wardrobe, by creating extremely pleasing new looks from the classics already in the closet

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About the Author

Gok Wan is a stylist who has been published internationally in magazines such as Cosmopolitan, The Face, GlamourMarie ClairePeople, Tatler, and Times Style. The star of the original UK How to Look Good Naked, he also hosts Gok’s Fashion Fix, has a range of shapewear lingerie, and is the author of How to Dress and How to Look Good Naked.
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