Retro style is one amongst another blessing that has been imparted to women throughout the decades. We all have seen these styles worn by our favorite Bollywood divas, which has inspired us at some point and will stay for a longer time. The 1940s-1990s was the peak time that elevated the Indian retro style.
Sleek retro style saree, tight-fitted crop tops, bouncy retro style hairstyle, plunging bellbottoms are the most trending styles that have portrayed their grace in our lives. The beauty of this trend is that you can easily find retro-style worn by individuals around you. Its hard to believe, but that’s the power of this style. The comeback from chokers to high-waist wide-leg denim is taking us by storm.
B-town actresses from Alia Bhatt to Sonam Kapoor can flaunt 1970 retro styles with the same glamour. Be it polka-prints, front tie knot crop blouses, bell sleeves with bellbottom trousers, or tight skirts, every style accentuates the women’s curves.
FLARED BOTTOMS
When we thought that denim or wide-leg pants went out of style, they immerged with such a boom. In the Cocktail movie, timeless Deepika Padukone could be seen flaunting flared palazzos. But, it was Neetu Singh who gave birth to this retro fashion. And why not? They make you look sassy and rightfully accentuate your body curves.
FALL IN LOVE WITH POLKA DOTS
A game-changer worn by Dimple Kapadia’s 1970s retro style, chunky polka dot prints are prime elements of retro fashion. These have been a part of the Bollywood limelight for a long time and will continue to stay in the future.
FLOOR-LENGTH ANARKALI
The first time full-length retro style Anarkali suits was seen was in Mughal-e-Azam. This retro-style silhouette looks perfectly well suited on all body types and sizes. It emphasizes making you appear tall, elegant, and slim.
PALAZZO INFUSED IN JUMPSUIT
One of the major retro hits that we can’t get over with is palazzo staples jumpsuits. Are you aware of who brought this style in trend? Well, that was the ‘Chura Liya Hai Tumne’ song that featured Zeenat Aman in palazzo-style jumpsuits. And still, it pleases to be a style statement amongst the younger crowd and office-going women.
HIGH NECK BLOUSE
Name one actress who has flaunted the core Bollywood 70s trend? Yes! We are talking about none but high neck blouse. Bollywood divas such as Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, and Sonam Kapoor were seen exhibiting these retro styles with sarees, dhoti pants, lehengas, and cigarette pants.
SAREES
Retro fashion, being the trending buzzword, retro sarees have surely emerged as the “IT” thing these days. However, the only actress who has effortlessly donned in retro floral saree highlighted cheekbones and blonde bob is none other else but Kangana Ranaut. To channelize this look, choose an embroidered floral georgette or chiffon saree and pair it with puff sleeves, high-neck collars, some frill to add a retro punch. In the late 1970s, women swan this look with cold/off-shoulder or dropping neck blouses, styles with chunky choker sets.
