Red Hot: Bold-Colored Retro Fashions and Accessories

Bold-colored retro fashions and accessories are red-hot trends for spring and summer. Many of these fashions have specific detailing to give each piece a retro look. Dresses with full skirts, halter tops, and retro details incorporated in the design of each accessory are just some things to look for. Wearing bold colors will also brighten your face and give you a youthful, fun look. Check out the fun tips for turning your fashions retro.

Cosmopolitan 50s Retro Swing Dress

The Cosmopolitan retro dress costs $79. This dress is available in a vibrant red, orange and brown retro floral print against an ivory background. This swing dress comes in sizes S through L. The silhouette of the the dress will flatter all shapes. The Cosmopolitan retro dress has a slightly pleated bodice, adjustable straps, and a swing skirt. The front of this dress features a large retro-style bow, and has built-in pockets.

Wear this swing dress with open-toe red pumps for a sexy, vixen look. For a day look, wear a girly flat in orange or red to make this retro dress pop.

Cotton Candy Retro Top

The cotton candy top from Retro Cuties costs $49.99. This top is available in one of the hottest colors for spring and summer: pink. This halter-style top comes in sizes S through L. The Retro Cutie halter top has adjustable ties at the back of the neck and waistline. This pink top features contrast black buttons on the front, and black piping around the neckline and bustline.

Wear this top with denim peddle pushers and wedge sandals for a casual, fun look, or wear this top with a trumpet-styled skirt and open-toe pumps for a dressier look.

Magid Wicker Snap Curve Clutch

The Magid retro-inspired clutch costs $59.85. This clutch is available in coral, fuchsia, green or navy. This retro look clutch has a woven wicker body design reminiscent of past decades, but modernized with vibrant, fun colors. The Magid clutch features an extra-long strap, floral print lining and magnetic closure.

This clutch is a must-have for spring and summer. It will add a punch of color to any outfit, and its versatile design makes it perfect for work or play. The Magid clutch is a great choice if going on a cruise or beach vacation.

Polka Dot Slingback by Coup d'Etat LTD

The polka dot slingback sandals cost $29.99. These flirty slingbacks are available in fuchsia, black or green, and comes in sizes 6 through 11. These fun shoes have a peep toe, polka dot print, and an elasticized slingback with buckle detail. The Coup d'Etat LTD shoes have a 4 1/2 inch heel with a 3/4 inch platform.

Nothing says retro like polka dots. Wear these fun and flirty shoes with any outfit to add a touch of retro and a splash of color.

Tips for Turning Your Fashions Retro

Shoes - Take a pair of ordinary fabric pumps and turn them retro by gluing small fabric flowers on the center front of each shoe. Another fun idea for making retro pumps is to sporadically paint polka dots throughout the top of the pumps. Use fabric paint, and use the end of a paint brush to make the polka dots. Once the dots are dry, evenly paint a coat of clear varnish over the painted fabric pumps.

Dresses - Tie a bold-colored fabric sash into a bow at the front center of a dress for a fun retro look. If you want to make a fabric sash, go to a discount fabric store to purchase a bold-colored fabric that is approximately four inches wide. The length of the fabric will depend on your waist size. Also, make sure the strip of fabric is long enough to be able to tie into a bow with tails. Lay the fabric piece on a flat surface. Measure and pin a 1/4 inch hem on both the top and bottom of the fabric sash. Iron each hem, then glue or sew hems of the fabric sash. Make a 1/4 inch hem at each end of the sash. Iron ends, then glue or sew the hems. If gluing the hems, use fabric glue.

Handbag - A handbag can be given a retro look by pinning a brooch to the center front of the bag. Another fun retro look for handbags is to pin a fabric flower to the the top, corner of the bag. If you want to make a variety of flower pins that can accessorize and give several looks to a handbag, glue various bold-colored fabric flowers to pin backs. These flower pins also look great on sweaters and jackets.

Sunglasses - Purchase a pair of inexpensive sunglasses; cat-eyed sunglasses are a great choice. Glue rhinestones to the outer edges of each side of the sunglasses.

Whether you choose to purchase a bold-colored retro fashion or decide to turn your own fashions retro, you will look red-hot for the upcoming spring and summer season.