Pin-up Clothing: Retro Styles for Modern Day Pin Up Bombshells

Many high profile designers such as Roberto Cavalli are reimagining the pinup girl styles for today's modern woman.

For ourselves, we particularly favor, carry, and manufacture many of the classic pinup girls styles from the exquisite 1940's and 1950's, which is why we *heart* Stop Staring Clothing, Queen of Heartz, Broad-Minded, Steady Clothing, and Mode Merr. This is also why we love working with Bernie Dexter, who captures the essence of the traditional and wholesome pinup girl look.

Shop our boutique and spice up your Spring wardrobe with some fabulous vintage pin-up girl styles! You will find some couture, and a whole smörgåsbord of retro & pinup rockabilly girls hair clips, lingerie, retro inspired dresses from the 1940's & 1950's, pinup panties, and 1950's inspired lucite jewelry.

Fetish Pin-up Models

Fetish pin-up modeling might seem tame by today's standards, but once upon a time, showing this much skin was downright scandalous! Thanks to the beautiful (albeit low-budget) photography and filmmaking of folks like Irving & Paula Klaw, and the talents of models such as Bettie Page and Tempest Storm, the classic fetish pin-up look will be forever a part of American culture. The fetishists who indulged in these photos and films in the fifties and sixties were often high heel and stocking fetishists, and fans of other kinds of lingerie and light bondage and domination. The models were pretty and bright and girls-next-door, often smiling and winking at the camera. The look is still alive today, with models like Bernie Dexter (above) and lingerie designers like Lucy B Lingerie who are committed to preserving this classic and comely style.

Hot Rod Kustom Kulture Pin-Up Models

The "bad girls" of pin-up modeling, often tattooed and pierced. Less glam and more sass, if you're looking for a gal to "pin up" on the wall of your garage, or to wave the checkered flag at the drag race, then a hot rod pin-up is the girl for you. Modern-day hot rod hotties such as Cherry Dollface (above) wear the look from head to toe. But it's not just a look... it's a lifestyle.

Burlesque Pin-Up Models

They're not strippers-- strippers take it all off. Burlesque dancers tease and tantalize with elaborate costumes that combine Vaudeville with striptease. Stockings, boots, jewelry, feathers in the hair, elbow-length opera gloves... every detail is important to creating the glamorous mystique of burlesque. Perhaps the most well-known modern burlesque dancer is Dita von Teese, who has brought the look and style back for a new generation of fans.

Sailor Girl Pin-up Models

One thing will always be true... gals love soldiers! As homage to the USO show girls of days past, modern day pin-ups continue the tradition of supporting the troops in the best way they can.. with a look that is as sweet as it is sexy. You can still find models such as Cherry Dollface (above) in calendars and magazines wearing Army uniforms, Navy dresses, Marine outfits, and sailor caps. And they'll keep the classic all-American look alive until they bring the boys back home!

The patriotic charm of pinup models posing in photos wearing sailor girl garb is not a new idea, but it has been embraced by a whole new generation of pinup models and photographers who are keeping the all American pinup sailor girl image alive.

The origins of pinup gals donning army duds can be traced to WWII, and the practice of GIs hanging pictures of sexy girls ("pinning them up") in their lockers to keep them company overseas, and painting them on the sides of their fighter planes. As a show of support, the models began dressing in patriotic sailor or army outfits. The creation of the USO in the forties saw the formation of the infamous camp shows, at which performers and sex symbols from Hollywood, such as Betty Grable, Rita Hayworth, and later, Marilyn Monroe, would make appearances to brighten the spirits of the troops. This tradition continues, and you can still find gorgeous gals in sailor suits singing and dancing and bringing a little fun to the fighting men and women of the US military.

Modern pinup girls might be edgier and have more tattoos than their predecessors, but they embrace the hair, makeup, and clothing styles of the forties and fifties. Most stay true to the "good girl" style of pose and dress in the tradition of early cheesecake pinup photography, just like the photos that hung in those GI's lockers. The idea behind traditional pinup modeling is not to be trashy or overly-provocative, but to embody a cute and sexy girl next door look. Add to it a sailor girl or army girl outfit and you've got something a GI from any generation would love. Contemporary fashion designers have rediscovered the sexy charm of the military-inspired looks of the forties and fifties pinup culture, making it possible for models and photographers to continue to create patriotic imagery for our boys overseas with sailor girl suits, sailor dresses, shipmate costumes, first mate outfits, and army costumes.

These days, a patriotic show of support is important to a lot of Americans. With our country at war with two nations, many of our bravest and boldest have been deployed to dangerous and remote parts of the world. Pinup girls who want to show their support are sending photographs and calendars to troops fighting in foreign lands. One pinup model that sends frequent care packages to the troops often dresses up in sailor and army girl costumes and sends the photos to US army bases overseas. She has created a large and appreciative fan base and her donation operation has grown to be one of the largest of its kind created by a pinup model.

The tradition of the American patriotic pinup model will never go out of style. As long as there is a soldier being deployed to distant, dangerous lands, a photo of a pinup girl in a cute sailor girl dress, smiling only to him and saluting his bravery, will always have a place%u2026 pinned up on his wall.

Find Sailor Girl Costumes and more sailor/nautical themed items at BabygirlBoutique.com.

Designed by Bernie Dexter & Lucy B. Lingerie -- Retro, Couture lingerie for all you pin-up girls and collectors of vintage unmentionables!

Pin-up models will swoon over the retro style and attention to detail! Must-have for your next photo shoot!

The Bernie Dexter signature line of lingerie is painstakingly reproduced from vintage patterns and styles. The "Scanty Panties" include a nylon center "stripe" up the back to hide the naughty bottom cleavage, just like the camera club models wore! This authentic detail is very unique and rare! The double nylon gusset and high-waisted style are also hard to find in vintage reproduction undies.

The "Sweet Tart" style is uniquely beautiful, and include ruffle-bottom panties and gorgeous jewel-tone colors.

Pinup models will squee for the attention to detail, such as the "modesty" stripe up the back of the Scanty Panties, to hide that rear cleavage. This and other modesty details remain true to the style of lingerie the old camera club models wore way back when. This sort of unique authenticity is very rare and sought-after in vintage reproduction lingerie. Ditty for the double nylon gusset and high-waisted style.

Vintage Inspired Unmentionables for Hot Kittens! Designer Notes: Lucy B Lingerie has its roots in the vintage pin up and glamour girl styles of the 1940's and 50's. Whether you feel like the "Girl Next Door" or the "Blond Bombshell" Lucy B offers a seductive selection of lingerie for the modern woman.

 
 
 

Pinup & Burlesque Shoes, Retro & Rockabilly Shoes, Mary Janes, 1940's style shoes, Peep Toe Pumps, Leopard Print Pumps, Slides, Mules, Wedges, Babydoll Shoes, Vintage Style Shoes.

Popular Brands include Bernie Dexter for Elite Heels, BCBGirls, Pleaser USA, Nina Dolls, NYLA Shoes, Two Lips Shoes, Ellie Shoes, T.U.K Shoes and more!

Whether it's for a special night out on the town, a modeling gig, a costume party, or just for the heck of it, we've got heaps of sexy retro shoe styles for you to choose from.

Classic retro style with a modern day twist!

Inspired by the classic makeup styles from the twenties all the way to the seventies, we are pleased to add Retro Cosmetics to our products at Babygirl Boutique! Featuring vintage makeup products from Besame Cosmetics and retro lip glosses from TINte Cosmetics. We seek out brands that encompass the classy romance of yesteryear, but with ingredients and values important to the modern gal.

TINte Cosmetics

Get in the way-back machine with these Lip Glosses in little slider tins just like we stuck in the back pocket of our skin-tight jeans in the seventies!

Well, us lip gloss girls are grown up women now, but that doesn't mean we can't still enjoy the simple pleasures of innocent times. That's the inspiration behind TINte Cosmetics Lip Glosses.

They look, smell and taste just like you remember, but with modern ingredients for modern gals.

And remember... TINte Cosmetics are tested on boys, not animals!

Babygirl Boutique carries TINte Lip Gloss in Slider Tins in the following flavors: Bubblegum, Ms. Pepper, Peaches & Cream, Cream Soda, Blackberry Jam, Root Beer, Peppermint

Also available: Shimmer & Shine Gift boxes containing Lip Shine, Shimmering Face Pearl, and Lip Color.

Fans of TINte Cosmetics include Fergie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Reese Witherspoon, Kirsten Dunst, Gwyneth Paltrow, Drew Barrymore and many more!

Besame Cosmetics

Besame Cosmetics' mission is Effortless Beauty & Elegant Style for all women. Known to makeup artists and retro enthusiasts the world over as the brand to achieve classic "looks" and old-school glamor.

Besame Lipstick
Available in Besame Red, Red Velvet, Red Hot Red, Cherry Red, Noir Red, Merlot, Chocolate Kiss, and Gold Lamé. Also available is The Red Collection -- Five classic shades in beautiful packaging.

Besame Lip Liner
Double-ended Lip Liner Pencil, in Cerise / Red.

Besame Mascara
Conditioning and Curling Sculpture Lash Mascara define your lashes like a work of art!

Besame Classic Boudoir Rouge
The cutest little tins you've ever seen! Shades include Sun Kissed, Sweet Pink, Raspberry, and Crimson.

We loooove retro cat eye sunglasses from the fifties! These are hot, superior quality retro, vintage inspired cat eye sunglasses! Several styles are adorned with glittery Swarovski Crystals!