Bring on the seduction as a retro pin-up. Sometimes when looking for modern inspiration, one looks back to the past. The pinup girls of old managed to look very alluring by wearing more clothes than most women today. You can roll out a classy and elegant look for yourself and garner favorable attention from both men and women with a little pinup inspiration. Stars like Katy Perry know this and have been capitalizing on the look.

Not too long ago the only place you could find retro clothing was in the thrift store. Today the fashion is becoming more mainstream, with the retro pin-up look available in lingerie and even large department stores. Dita Von Teese modeled much of her image on her iconic predecessor, Bettie Page. Corsets and stockings never looked so good.

Sometimes putting together a perfect retro pin-up outfit requires shopping at several shops in order to get just that perfect look. You never know when you’re going to find the perfect feather boa, or the stunning satin gloves. With so much choice in today’s market you can mix and match the old and the new to create a unique look that is all your own. eBay is a great source for authentic and newly manufactured vintage pinup. You don’t have to be a movie star to look like one.

The best of retro pinup outfits are based on the actual clothing worn by the pinup girls. Be sure to check old pictures such as the famous Gibson girl, and of course the pin-ups of World War Two. If you’re looking for more modern flair, take a look at Dita Von Teese’s outfits, who looks amazing as she highlights for unbelievable 22 inch waist.

If you’re a bit more daring, you can model your outfit on Bettie Page. Some of her work was less modest -and has inspired modern fashion for women such as the Pussycat Dolls. Stockings, garters, and leather, oh my. Just remember that you don’t have to be bare to set a sultry mood.

Aside from clothes, the retro pinup look requires meticulous hair and makeup. Look at the pictures of the pinup models; their makeup is always perfect and their hair is always in place. Creamy, white skin, lush eyelashes and red lipstick is a must for pinup models.

Also keep in mind that even the retro pinups of old never looked as perfect as their picture. Artists touched up of their photos much like we use Photoshop today. A good pinup photographer can make sure that you look your best and fix the things that you prefer not to have in your pictures. Also, a good seamstress can give you support and reshape the clothes so they look the way you want them to.