Style Guide: Retro Prints
Wanna live your best groovy life? Do you dream in technicolour and bright AF hues on the daily? Then we have the PERF trend for you this season!
Spice up your wardrobe with the ever-so iconic, retro prints. Retro prints are all the rage right now, and there's no better way to show off your personality and style than by wearing a piece of clothing with a cool and trendy swirly print reminiscent of yesteryear. BUT, with so many different prints to choose from, it can be tough to know where to start. That's why we've put together this handy guide to everything you need to know about retro prints, so you can rock this old-school style with finesse.
Rewind On The Print
If you're a fashion lover, then you know that retro prints are all the rage right now. And as the name suggests, these patterns have been around for a hot minute now.
Retro prints first really became popular in the 60s, as part of the disco and hippie cultures. In the 60s, people were trying to find styles and looks that were MADE to make a statement - so it’s no wonder the extra AF ladies gravitated towards these styles. You would not be able to miss these prints if you saw them on the street, they SCREAMED for attention. And what’s not to love about unapologetically wanting attention?
These days, retro prints are having a major moment due to the 90s nostalgia trend. (Whether you were alive then or not, you can’t deny the NEED to wear old-school fashion is SO in rn). Fashionistas are digging into their closets (or their mom's closets) and pulling out old pieces with LOUD prints to give them new life. Not only are these patterns stylish, but they're also a great way to show off your personality. So whether you're a disco babe or a 90s kid, make sure to rock these groovy patterns with pride!
What Kind Of Prints Are Considered Retro?
TBH basically all of your fave prints are considered retro - you can’t escape these prints girl, so time to embrace it!
Florals
Florals are a timeless print that can be found in almost any style of clothing, and suit every kind of aesthetic TBH. While modern florals are often delicate and girly, retro florals are bold, bright, and often oversized. This print has become a modern classic, and we don’t see it leaving anytime soon! So regardless of which way you like your florals, it’s time to become the prettiest bouquet at the garden girl.
Polka Dots
Time to channel your inner Betty Boop. Polka dots have been popping up in the fashion sphere everywhere, from high fashion runways to everyday street style. For a long time, polka dots were seen as a childlike print, but trendy queens like you have re-invented them into a trendy and stylish pattern. Whether you opt for classic black and white or go for something a little bolder, polka dots are a great way to add a bit of fun and personality to your wardrobe. Be the most stunning ladybug around!
Geometric Patterns
Cool, ahead of the curve, angular, forever a statement - if these words speak out to you we think you should try out the revolutionary geometric print. These prints are cool, modern, and incredibly stylish, which is why they’ve never really left our magazine spreads. Geometric prints were first popularized in the 60s and 70s (think edgy gogo girl vibes), and they've been making a comeback in a big way. From colourful and chaotic to minimalist and modern, there's a geometric print out there for everyone. This season though we’ve seen an emergence of square shapes, so be sure to try those first.
Whimsical Prints
When you hear retro prints, what do you first envision? Waves, psychedelic-inspired patterns and groovy symbols right? Whimsical prints are the bread and butter of retro prints, so if you really want to welcome the years before then you need to rock some of these unique patterns. These prints first gained popularity in the 60s and 70s (are you sensing a pattern here? The 60s and 70s were a FUN era) as a way to reflect the out-of-sight vibes of the iconic hippie culture. And if you identify as a fun and carefree gal too, you need some of these waves in your life.
Current FAV Retro Print Pieces
Alright so enough talk, we gotta walk the walk if we’re going to talk the talk right? So, to start your journey with the stunning trend of retro prints we’ve rounded up some of our favourite pieces found right here at Hello Molly. From florals to geometric patterns to iconic 70s prints - we have it all! Now it’s up to you, which pieces speak to your soul?
