Workwear is where the fun really begins. The surge of curvy women in the media is fast taking over the Rachel Zoe-esque mannequins with no boobs and skin that tears at the slightest amount of calorie intake. The days of the super skinny are over, long live the Rubinesque!
Curvy shapes are going to love the 1950s workwear, they don’t need to cover up lumps and bumps anymore, and clothes will be available for them to suit their frame.
Detailed (but not eccentrically so) cap sleeves in a plain colour underneath a tank top looks smart and sexy, and when placed with a pair of cigarette legged trousers (or a pencil skirt), will turn heads and still look smart.
Peg legged trousers will also look great, just make sure that whatever you’re wearing them with doesn’t go below the waistband, or can be tucked in, because this look is all about maintaining a strict shape. There’s not much room for longer length garments unless they are dresses, in which case they should be worn with a pair of tights or leggings at the most desperate.
Whereas ballet pumps were the footwear of choice for day looks, when you’re at work it should be the complete opposite. Anything with a heel on, but not garish – no caged heels, no 70s style platforms. The 1950s office is the land of Mary Janes and classically styled footwear. Vivid reds and patent blacks look great with a pencil skirt and really scream Christina Hendricks. Want to add a bit of authenticity to your look? Why not perfect the eyeliner line down the back of your leg so it looks like you’re wearing tights, you’ll save some money as well.
Let’s look back at the workwear:
- “Classically smart wear” is the key phrase you should remember.
- Pencil skirts look awesome with anything the right length. No long length t-shirts here.
- Ankle length trousers show up here again.
- Vivid colours in heels are a necessity and will scream 1950s starlet.
- No ostentatious detailing.