What is a pin up girl?
The term
pin up refers to a photographic and illustration style which is printed and meant to be pinned up on a wall. This style originated at the beginning of the 20th century but became very popular during World War II as millions of young men spent weeks and months away from their sweethearts and longed for an escape. The pin up girl has became an indelible part of modern popular culture and endures to this day. In fact, thanks to the internet, the pin up girl is more popular than ever and only a few clicks away. The style is classic and nostalgic with a nod of appreciation to the fashion, makeup, hair and a cute campy attitude. We love it.
Popular Pinup Styles
So what pin up styles are the most popular? Well there are a handful of popular looks that have been around for decades. These looks haven't changed all that much and seem to endure as the times change and change again. Looks such as the Retro Swimsuit, The Hotrod Girl, The Sailor Girl, The Army Girl and the Housewife are pin up looks that endure because they have a simple recognizable theme and celebrate youth and a classic beauty.
Tailoring and Refinement
Another aspect to the pin up girl look is the notion of refinement and tailored clothing. Mass produced clothing of today is very different from that which was produced when the pin up girl artform was first created. Back then, clothes were tailored to fit perfectly and women routinely wore nylon stockings with dresses. When they wore pants, you can bet that they were tailored to fit just right. The pin up look is refined and the pin up girl should look at ease, like her outfit was made just for her.
Fantasy and Performance
The last piece of the pin up puzzle is the aspect of fantasy and performance. Think of a perfect pin up shot as a performance captured at one moment in time. The look itself is based upon an ideal fantasy. The costumes, styling and cute poses pull the viewer out of the here and now and into the fantasy.
We at Kuhmillion Lingerie just love the pin up girl look. Often we're asked what the quintessential pin up girl looks like. But we usually don't have the perfect answer. The pin up girl look is a retro style and attitude more than a set of poses and rules. If you're looking to dress like a pin up girl or have a photoshoot done, we can help you find the right outfit. Take a look around our lingerie boutique and see the many boudoir and retro lingerie styles we sell. If there's anything we can help you with, please give us a shout. We love to help you look fabulous!