The 1940s pin up dresses were definitely more form fitting, had lower necklines, higher hemlines (hello legs!), were usually short sleeves, and were cut in a fun or colorful fabric
Knowing your body shape can guide you toward styles that suit you best, but remember how you feel in the dress matters most
Instead of giving Belle gloves, I gave her sheer, metallic net sleeves, with some frilly lace on the shoulders that is reminiscent of both her animated gown, and the frilly lace worn at the elbows on dresses of the period
Sometimes you write something, youre like, Wow, look at what we did
I have seen a few cute ones this fall, but nothing I totally fell in love with until I saw this one
Choose a faux wrap, which is sewn in place and cannot come undone, or secure a true wrap with a few discreet stitches or fashion tape for peace of mind