A headband was the starting point for expressing your individuality, copied straight from 1980’s icons Duran Duran. Headbands came in a huge array of colours and this being the 1980’s, they were accessorised with back combed hair and hairspray. The head band was positioned on top and you arranged your hair around it.

Sunglasses were universally mirrored, so you could check yourself out, while checking out someone else. The amount of accidents caused by the lack of visibility in these is anyone’s guess, but pretty soon they were replaced by ‘cats eye’ shades. These included a circle of lesser tinted lens, which you could actually see out of while tearing down a mountain.

The jumpsuit needs no introduction. Forget pastels, because the 1980’s slopes were no place for blending. You got noticed in abstract patterns and colour and plenty of it. Burgundy, sky blue, and cerise, preferably in neon, were what most of us wore. If you had the courage to go for a fully fluorescent one piece, you needed the skill to back it up, or risk humiliation.

The ski jacket was possibly a Hummel, definitely multi coloured, hooded and with enough puff to make your top half look hugely out of proportion compared to your legs. And that was cool.

Unfortunately, the functional side of sports clothing that we now enjoy, was not available in the 1980’s. One fall in the snow, meant a damp squelchy feeling inside your ski jacket that lasted the whole session.

Bearing that in mind, it was understandable that in the 90’s we moved towards more technologically advanced clothing, enjoying the warmth of Gore-Tex and fleeces, even breathable waterproof outer layers. We wanted to be warm, dry and maybe slightly bland.

However in 2000, just when it seemed practicality had truly triumphed over cool on the slopes, the snowboarders arrived. They changed the look of skiing style almost overnight. They brought in an edgy crossover skateboarding style, but included safely helmets. Their clothes are baggy instead of tight, but happily, as loud as those of 25 years ago.

Author: This post was supplied on behalf of Simply Piste, online ski clothing store that also specialises in ski jackets.

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So okay, that wasn’t exactly true – but it didn’t stop the stars of this vintage era looking beautifully exotic and enchanting!

Want to get a little bit of that 1950’s glamour yourself? It’s more than possible! Here are my top tips to get the look…

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1. Red Lipstick

What was the one thing every Hollywood starlet was never without? Red lipstick of course!

This vibrant, stand-out colour instantly adds a primed, finished look to any outfit and makes it look like you’ve put far more effort into your appearance than you really have.

So, whip out the lippy and don’t forget to team it with a small but perfectly formed ‘beauty spot’ – a simple dot of eyeliner will do the trick!

Check out this video for a full tutorial on the 1950’s makeup look.

2. Keep It Demure

Glamour in the fifites was all about dressing up! Ladies liked that ‘finished’ look that said their outfit was a well thought-out masterpiece, not just a random assortment of clothing thrown together in the morning.

50’s girls loved to show off their curves, but in a classy way. There were no low-cut necklines or high hemlines here!

Instead, look for dresses with that typical 50’s silhouette, nipped in at the waist and flaring out below – yes, down to your knees ladies! This creates the illusion of a curvy, hourglass figure but in an understated and demure way that is oh-so-ladylike.

3. Stay In Control

There were no untamed manes in the glamorous fifties!

Hair was as well thought-out and perfected as the beautiful outfits were, with not one strand of hair out of place.

There are plenty of hairstyles to choose from, mostly up-dos, but they all share one thing in common – rollers! Use these (well, or cheat and use a curling iron) and a little hairspray to set your locks into beautiful curls to complete your 1950’s transformation.

4. Create a Boudoir

A glamorous woman needs an equally glamorous setting to show it off in! Once you’ve got the hair, makeup and fashion sorted, why not give your bedroom a lovely, boudoir makeover fit for a real Hollywood starlet?

Adorn your room with luxury furniture such as a mirrored dresser or a velvet-upholstered stool, and cover the bed with silky-soft, satin sheets.

Then pop on a floor-sweeping satin dressing gown whilst you powder your face, and you really will think you’ve stepped back in time!

Michelle Star blogs for Idlewild London, an online boutique where you can buy designer nightwear including beautiful silk pyjamas and kimono style dressing gowns with a beautiful, fifties appeal!

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