Since you all loved our past post about vintage style dresses, outfits, and iconic style stars, we thought of coming up with a list of stylish retro outfits gift ideas for the retro divas everywhere. Don’t for a second believe this is a joke: the retro / vintage style has never been more fashionable and trendy as it is today and we have a lot of female celebrities who not only embrace and promote this particular style of dressing, but already turned it into a form of art. So if you have a girlfriend, a best friend or a sister that fell in love with the retro style and wears those polka dots like a fashion catwalk queen, we are here to give you 10 stylish retro outfits gift ideas to truly make an impression. Look, just because we said “gift ideas”, this doesn’t mean that you can’t buy these creations for yourself. Let’s be honest, women love to give themselves presents in the shape of clothes, shoes or accessories and if you are a faithful follower of Audrey Hepburn or Taylor Swift, let’s see how you can turn yourself into a gorgeous retro diva!
10 Stylish Retro Outfits Gift Ideas
1. Navy Blue Rockabilly Vintage Retro Pencil Dress
Price: $11.26 – $17.24
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The sailor blue and the white buttons detail indeed make this dress the “talk of the town”. Made in 95% cotton and 5% spandex, this dress will sure fit and compliment any curve and any figure. The cap sleeve and the pencil shape make it appropriate for the office, for a brunch with the girls in the hottest spot in town and even for a romantic date with a man who appreciates style, attitude and dash of retro feminine “je ne sais quoi”.
2. ‘Geneva’ 1950’s Vintage Swing Party Dress
Price: $59.99 $19.99 – $36.99
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If you have a girlfriend, a sister, a daughter or a best friend who is strangely drawn to the glorious 50′ eras, with its swing parties, its beautiful dames and charming gentlemen, with its music, fashion and courtship strategies, with its silver screen divas and its business hot shots, then this is the dress for all of them. This is lightweight stretch cotton fabric, machine washable and gorgeous to wear not only at swing parties, but any parties in town. Even if it is a bit expensive, it still fits like a dream, can choose from 21 colors available and makes every woman look like a 50’s diva.
3. Chiffon Retro Long Maxi Skirt
Price: $34.99 $22.99
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This skirt emanates and begs for romance. Imagine a long walk on a beach at sunset, a quiet stroll hand – in – hand in the park, a joyful photo shooting under the warm spring sky! The skirt can be matched with a stretch top and paired with retro summer sandals and here you are, a true icon style descended from the silver screen to the human world to amaze the ones looking at you (r the woman you’re gifting the skirt to). If you are buying this for another person, make sure you choose the right size and color, as it comes in a variety of seven choices.
4. Retro Rockabilly Polka Dot Halter Dress
Price: $38.00
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This probably isn’t the only polka dot dress you will find in our list of stylish retro outfits gift ideas, but it is certainly the one we want to begin with. It looks simply fabulous and it is such a versatile outfit, you would find it hard to imagine. First, the skirt is flared and some recommend adding a crinoline underneath, while the entire dress can make a great casual outfit if worn with some cute flats or sandals, or a genuine diva dress if worn with high heeled matching shoes. If you or the one you buy this dress for has a soft spot for vintage shoes as well, such as the famous Mary Jane, then it’s all settled, this dress will rock any party and every event.
5. Audrey Hepburn Style 1950’s Rockabilly Swing Evening Dress
Price: $26.99 – $35.99
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We were saying something about Audrey Hepburn earlier? Yes, we were. Now, for all women, in all generations, in all cultures and in all times, Audrey Hepburn will always mean elegance, feminine grace, distinction, beauty and class. Therefore, if you are a worthy descendant of the Hepburn style or know a friend who is, this is the perfect gift for both of you. The wide flared out full circle skirt section and the top, the neck and arm cuts and the belt detail make this dress an iconic outfit no retro diva should miss when renewing her wardrobe.
6. Wrapped Bodycon Neck Patchwork Dress
Price: $47.99 $19.79
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They say this is a casual dress, but we see great potential here, especially since Ashlee Simpson managed to impress the fashion police with her red carpet apparitions that mimic the 20′ Kentucky Derby female attendees and the vintage iconic stars of the old cinema era, who were all about silk and lace. This dress compliments a slim figure and makes quite the impression both at the office and a classy date downtown.
7. 50’s Polka Dot Sock Hop Girl Costume
Price: $51.00 $19.08
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You think no woman would dare to go like this in the street nowadays because everybody would consider her weird and outdated? Think again! Maybe this is not your corporate suit you are used to, but among all the stylish retro outfits gift ideas in our list, this one is the only one that comes as an entire costume – dress, jacket and sequin belt and thus can be worn as a fashion statement, a thematic party outfit or as a declaration of freedom from all fashion rigidity. Definitely for the young rebels out there who love a good retro outfit and aren’t afraid to wear it!
8. Black Off Shoulder Twist Bust Vintage Retro Rockabilly Pinup Dress
Price: $19.99
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Put together the little black dress concept and the iconic retro long – sleeved sexy dress and you have the perfect gift for yourself or for any woman out there who understands fashion, style and retro philosophy beyond floral patterns. This dress is the epitome of sexiness and elegance, as it is figure flattering, elegant, soft and eerie to the touch and sight, it compliments a body line like no other and it lets the curious eye see through it enough to imagine more and wish for even more. Gentlemen, this dress is a gift you should not forget to add to the list of surprises you want to impress your ladies with.
9. 60’s Vintage Retro Design Polka Dot Flare Party Dress
Price: $61.95 $55.00
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This dress looks so good and has so many exceptional reviews, we are surprised to see it is still on stock. This dress compliments all figures and waistlines, as well as all retro divas out there who know exactly what they want from a 60’s vintage dress. The petticoat is not included in the package and should be purchased separately, but all in all, this dress is a dream came true for many women embracing the retro style. Wearing this, some women said they felt like in a Donna Reed movie, so if you really want to surprise a retro – inclined woman, this is the dress that should make their day, especially if you add a crinoline to the whole assembly.
10. Red Brocade 50s PinUp Rockabilly Retro Dress with Black Lace
Price: $69.90 $49.90
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We chose to end our stylish retro outfits gift ideas list with a true masterpiece, a dress so well designed and so beautiful, it will make the envy of every night party and every fancy event a woman must attend to. We have no words to describe this beauty, so let’s hear it from the manufacturer:
This gorgeous 50’s vintage inspired dress is made out of soft black cotton fabric which has a very slight stretch. The pattern of the fabric has a Damask type brocade effect. The shoulder straps of the dress are elasticated and trimmed with black lace. The top section of the dress has a corset effect and laces up with black satin ties.
It is lovely and it is almost perfect, but no matter who you are this buying for, make sure you get the right size, as it seems they are a bit smaller in reality. However, one of the most exquisite gifts to make to a true retro diva.
If you liked this stylish retro outfits gift ideas list, stay tuned, as we have more ideas where these came from. And if you are fans of the retro fashion style, share your own ideas, outfits and preferences as well, we’re always welcoming fresh suggestions from you!