Katy Perry and Her Modern Pinup Retro-Inspired Clothes

Dress Me Up: Modern Pinup

September 26, 2008

Perry is the perfect example of a modern pinup girl. Most of you weren't feeling her VMA's look so let's give the songstress a chance to redeem herself. Here she is looking sexy and sweet in a retro-inspired ensemble. From the fitted striped top to her polka dot skirt, this outfit screams vintage babe.

Looking like a modern pinup doesn't come with strict guidelines. Just remember to keep the top of your ensemble structured and the bottom flared — to create the perfect womanly silhouette. Pair with some cute heels, red lipstick, and a confident, flirty attitude. Remember, it's all about the details.

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36 Comments

3 years 26 weeks

im not a huge fan of katy, but in her defense i dont think shes copying dita von teese at all! GOD FORBID another black haired girl likes retro and vintage pinup girl style and old hollywood glamour and shes trying to be like dita! you guys sound retarded! theres NOTHING original about dita- she didnt start that look! all she does is rip off the style from another era! and if you were smart, instead of saying how katy copies dita, you would know dita is the biggest bettie page wannabe ever!!!!!!!!!

3 years 49 weeks

LOVE LOVE LOVE shoes!!!!!! I've been looking everywhere for a pair. have to know where to get the, the rest of the outfit, not really feeling it.

lizlee89 4 years 33 weeks

I like her crazy style, I just don't like her or her stupid song - I love that top that she's wearing though...

WiCkeD_LaDy 4 years 33 weeks

only can SHE can pull-off that look i cant imagine going in public wearing that, she looks really good.

WiCkeD_LaDy 4 years 33 weeks

only can SHE can pull-off that looki cant imaginegoing in publicwearing that, she looks really good.

g1amourpuss 4 years 33 weeks

Yay for originality, but she really hurts my eyes.

JustBekky 4 years 33 weeks

She's about as tasteful as a snickers bar with extra broken glass.Blergh.

JustBekky 4 years 33 weeks

She's about as tasteful as a snickers bar with extra broken glass. Blergh.

jaimed963 4 years 33 weeks

She looks like a caricature and not a real person. The clothes are just ugly. Its like she's copying Dita Von Teese.

barbiesugar 4 years 33 weeks

the shoes in the get this look box are amazing

Frank y Ava 4 years 33 weeks

I think this is a cute look for her.

GlamDiva 4 years 33 weeks

I don't like Katy, and I am so bored with this pin up look; except on Dita, she always looks fab.

sldc 4 years 33 weeks

I think this contrived look is boring and her hit song has been basically done before.

soapbox 4 years 33 weeks

Though I think Dita does this look a bit better, I think Katy looks cute here.

californiagirlx7 4 years 33 weeks

I like this look, at least she is trying to be different. I know that her and Dita both like to dress like pin-up girls, but I like Dita is more sexy and provocative while Katy is more modern & fun.

fashion4ward 4 years 33 weeks

I love Dita. I love Katy. Hooray for celebs that don't give into the stylist-conformity of so called "style" these days!

Glittersniffer 4 years 33 weeks

Now that y'all mention it, I'm having a rough time picturing her in anything but the pinup look. Hmm.

ilanac13 4 years 33 weeks

i like this look but my fear is that she's really putting herself in to a box of what we'll expect from her. i was thrilled when i saw the pics of her at the D&G show where she was wearing something other than her shorts and a bustier top. i think that she's starting to look like dita von tees where we see just one look - and it may suit her, but there's nothing wrong with variety either.

ilanac13 4 years 33 weeks

SweetFirefly 4 years 33 weeks

I don't like her music or her style. Dita looks like a pin-up girl. This girl looks ridiculous.

hanako66 4 years 33 weeks

she is adorable

hanako66 4 years 33 weeks

she is adorable

CocoChic 4 years 33 weeks

I was a pin-up girl for halloween last year.

Sarahab145 4 years 33 weeks

katy perrys a little desperate for attention. too staged/costume y. i think she has a great voice and i wish she wouldnt waste it on such idiotic music.

MATRIMONY 4 years 33 weeks

i love her, and i don't care if people don't get her or her look. i get it. she's witty, ironic, and has great style. and she's got pipes. at least good enough for pop hits. rock on katy.

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