The desire to be sexual does not leave women throughout their lives. It doesn’t matter what lady’s age and physical characteristics, what marital status and sense of self, the need please, in spite of everything, to impress men makes women constantly in search of ways to improve their image, style, and behavior. Many people fail to do this, although in reality there are no difficulties. It is enough to use the time-tested style of pin-up, proven for decades.
The ageless pin-up style appeared two centuries ago, in the illustrations of the American artist Charles Gibson, considered the ancestor of the "Gibson phenomenon" - the ideal of female beauty of the late XIX - early XX century.
Despite the very lush breasts, wide hips and thighs, exciting, the girls of Gibson looked quite decent. Gradually, however, illustrated lady became more relaxed.
The very name "pin-up" (literally "pin up") arose thanks to truck drivers, who, while on long-haul flights, practiced pinning pages with sexy girls in the cabin of their trucks. Gradually, the notion of pin-up became associated with a whole direction in the style of American graphics of the mid-XX century.
The heyday of the style came in the 30s of the last century, when the painted erotic girls won the covers of magazines. It is curious that the beauty from the cover often had nothing to do with the content of the magazine, but her image attracted so much buyers that they were ready to lay out their dollars just for having a picture of an erotic beauty at home.
The Second World War, oddly enough, gave a real flourish to the pin-up style - the soldiers starving for female beauty simply needed to be distracted, to embrace a sexy lady in their fantasies. Images with pin-up beauties came here at the right time. Especially among the servicemen were popular postcards with the image of the actress and singer Betty Grable - recognized pin-up icon of the early era of the heyday of style. Her photo in a bathing suit was included in the authoritative magazine "Life" in the list of 100 photos that changed the world.
As already mentioned, the original laws of style assumed only hints of eroticism, which manifested itself, as it were by chance, in passing: with the help of the wind or a dog, the skirt was accidentally torn off or a gum suddenly burst in panties.
And only by the 50s, the artists had the courage to depict a beautiful woman with a naked breast. Gradually, the images became more frank.
Among the artists who portrayed girls in the pin-up style, George Petty was recognized as the most famous, in 1934, creating an illustrative selection of half-naked playful girls for the famous magazine "Esquire". A little later, these beauties were named "Petty Girl", whose images in large numbers adorned the fuselages of American pilot fighters, who bravely fought in World War II.
Incredibly liked the image of pin-up girls of Coca-Cola, which actively used erotic beauties in advertising their drink.
In the 50s, the film “The Itch of the Seventh Year” was released, which depicts probably the most famous real scene in this style. Seductive Marilyn Monroe is standing above the grill of the ventilation system in a white pleated dress, emphasizing the chest and waist, and the hot air suddenly lifts the hem of her dress. This is the pin-up technique used in real life, and the Monroe image in this scene is fully consistent with this style.
In the pin-up genre hundreds of artists and photographers worked. Images in this style are incredibly popular now, especially in advertising. The reason for this is simple: the pin up style is not just banal erotic pictures. This is a piquant and alluring hint of sexuality, suggesting that a woman is not so much a seductive body as femininity, tenderness and a mystery.
Agree that no woman will refuse to conform to such an image. But it's simple. It is enough to know a few basic rules. So.
clothing
For the style of pin-up characters skirts and dresses, with a high waist. A-silhouette clothing is preferable, although pencil skirts, bermuda shorts and sheath dresses are also acceptable. Blouses with deep cleavage and tight-fitting bodice, strapless tops, shirts with ties or specially tied under the bosom, bodysuit, and cropped jackets are put on top. For things in the style of pin-up, you should choose light, flowing fabrics - silk, satin, chiffon, which can be either plain or have a berry, fruit or floral print. Acceptable strip and peas.
In this style, wide belts are often used, which are tied at the waist.
Footwear
Shoes should lengthen the legs. For this, it is best to choose high-heeled shoes, a wedge or platform is acceptable.
Accessories
- Hairstyles, neckline, belts and shoes can be decorated with bows, flowers or ribbons.
- The image is perfectly complemented by large sunglasses in a wide frame.
- Bags must be square or oval.
Makeup
Make-up should be catchy: rather thick arrows on the eyes, long eyelashes, bright lips. Bright manicure and pedicure will also be appropriate.
In order for the pin-up image to be successful, you need to think over and create a piquant detail that will attract attention. It is easiest to beat the sleeping strap, which the lace bra will “casually” show.
Those who decide to pin-up their style, such as the queen of burlesque Dita Von Teese, it is important to know that because of her overt sexuality in real life, he is used very rarely. This image is more suitable for photo sessions or themed parties.
Text and selection of illustrations: Irina Sheikhetova
