How Do You Pull Off 1930S Retro Glam Fashion?
The smoky, softly sensual beauty of Hollywood’s Golden Age is epitomized by elegant fashion, a sleek silhouette and clean glamor. Project Runway Season 6 contestant Nicolas Putvinski knows this look well, and is a huge fan of actress Marlene Dietrich. Inspired by the beauties of yesteryear, Nicolas shares his retro tips in an exclusive eHow interview. Start out with quality basics, like a well-made suit or a finely crafted dress. The 1930’s were all about clean structure, not ornamentation for the sake of glitz. If there’s not a lot of money available, hit the nearest thrift or consignment shop for luxury finds at rock-bottom prices. Avoid the Halloween costume look by eschewing cheesy period cliches. Cheap satin and badly-manufactured faux fur look theatrical, not glamorous. “To be honest, 30’s Glam should not be considered a Halloween costume unless it’s done in a cheep white silky nightie with a tacky marabou shawl,” Nicolas states. To get a better idea of what women actually wore d
