Halloween seems to bring out a plethora of "sexy" costumes, but this isn't a new phenomenon! If you want to show a little skin this year, why not go back to a classic, sexy pin-up look? Witches were a popular Halloween-bombshell look in the 1940s and 1950s, so make sure you have a pointy hat!
Remember, the key to the Halloween Pin-Up is sexy Hollywood glamour...NOT trashy or slutty.
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| Love that she's in her uber-sexy 50s lingerie...just add a hat and broom! |
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| The ever-glamorous Ava Gardner. |
And here's a sexy 1940s witch with friends.
Find more Halloween pin-up inspiration on Pinterest.
More Halloween costume ideas
I have to share this amazing appliqued skirt I just found. I'm assuming it was handmade in Jamaica and was purchased there as a souvenir in the 1950s.
Check out the attention to details and the various techniques and materials used.
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| There are added braids for the women's hair. |
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| Lovely embroidered flowers and clothing. |
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| The Ackee is the nation fruit of Jamaica. "Duppy" is the Jamaica term for ghost. |
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| Added bit of bandana hangs from his pocket. And the stitched stripes on those pants are a nice touch. |
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| The brooms are made of real straw! |
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| The details in the applique are amazing. |
Look for this amazing 1950s full skirt with novelty applique print in the shop soon!
Learn more about the elements of
1950s style on the blog of one of our dear friend and vintage style experts,
Sammy Davis Vintage.
