{"id":408987125,"date":"2011-05-30T08:18:20","date_gmt":"2011-05-30T12:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=408987125"},"modified":"2020-02-05T11:36:09","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T17:36:09","slug":"vintage-fashion-outfit-bustier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/vintage-fashion-outfit-bustier\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Modernize an &#8217;80s Bustier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br class=\"mceWPmore\" title=\"More...\" clear=\"all \/br\/&gt;&lt;a href=\" \/>I had a TON of fun styling with this bustier because like a bustier designer would assert: It truly works magic on your top torso, cutting inches but adding confidence! I&#8217;m sure a lot of you would NEVER think to wear a bustier, believing that you just don&#8217;t &#8220;have the body&#8221; to pull it off.<\/p>\n<p>But you CAN! That&#8217;s the beauty of the bustier: With one that fits correctly in the first place (hint: fit is super important!) you will actually accentuate the beauty that is your natural figure and add to the color that is your charismatic character.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re all bustier babes here at Sammy Davis Vintage! I&#8217;d love to hear your thoughts on this week&#8217;s Style Monday post, plus any personal insight (or pics!) you may have on wearing a vintage bustier for a modern look.<\/p>\n<p>Shout me some style hollers via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/sammydavis22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sammydavisvintage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/sammydavisvintage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.tumblr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tumblr<\/a> (you can ask questions!) or email at <a href=\"mailto:sammy@sammydvintage.com\" target=\"_blank\">Sammy@sammydvintage.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Merry magical marvelous Memorial Day, everyone! Here&#8217;s to a very vintage loving summer for a stylish, fabulous YOU!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>xx, SD<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MODERN_VINTAGE_THE_LOOK\"><\/span>MODERN VINTAGE: THE LOOK<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-64911623f05e0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-64911623f05e0\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/vintage-fashion-outfit-bustier\/#MODERN_VINTAGE_THE_LOOK\" title=\"MODERN VINTAGE: THE LOOK\">MODERN VINTAGE: THE LOOK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/vintage-fashion-outfit-bustier\/#MODERN_VINTAGE_THE_PIECES\" title=\"MODERN VINTAGE: THE PIECES\">MODERN VINTAGE: THE PIECES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/vintage-fashion-outfit-bustier\/#RE-CREATE_THE_LOOK\" title=\"RE-CREATE THE LOOK\">RE-CREATE THE LOOK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/vintage-fashion-outfit-bustier\/#WHERE_TO_WEAR\" title=\"WHERE TO WEAR\">WHERE TO WEAR<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/vintage-fashion-outfit-bustier\/#MORE_FROM_THE_%E2%80%9980s\" title=\"MORE FROM THE &#8217;80s\">MORE FROM THE &#8217;80s<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3515\/5765209978_83d58fc225_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408987126\" title=\"sammy davis vintage fashion outfit\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3515\/5765209978_83d58fc225_b.jpg\" alt=\"sammy davis vintage fashion outfit\" width=\"500\" height=\"752\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>THE LOOK: <\/strong>I paired an &#8217;80s bustier with professional &amp; modern pieces that distract from the fact that you are wearing something so daring (but in the same breath, also quite <em>darling<\/em>!)<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE INSPIRATION: <\/strong>The inspiration wasn&#8217;t exactly what I wanted TO create, but rather what I did NOT want to create.<\/p>\n<p>Bustiers are quite &#8220;forward,&#8221; both style <em>and<\/em> personal presentation. I&#8217;d be lying to you if I said that &#8220;every girl can wear a bustier without issue.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>So the secret is to recognize how NOT to style your look so that you see how you CAN style it to look both modern and marvelous; not trendy but trashy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HOW I MODERNIZED IT:<\/strong> So what I did is focus on shaping tailored pieces around this skin-tight bustier. Because it&#8217;s a solid black, my black and white cropped jacket establishes a professionally-charged color palette up top.<\/p>\n<p>I stuck to blacks for my accessories with the choker necklace and black hairbow. I opted for a hair &#8220;bow&#8221; not just for the hairstyle, but for another vintage element that is also quite youthful. The bustier screams &#8220;woman&#8221; while the hairbow lessens that volume with a bit of &#8220;girl.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While I kept it black &amp; white up top, I went for a bright bottom that again, was tailored to fit and thus meant for modernization. Wide-legged pants or even a knee-length pencil skirt would have changed the tone of the look and arguably, would have just looked sloppy and undone.<\/p>\n<p>Because my top pieces fit and drape close to my body, it was important that I polished this modern look with skinny pants in a luxurious silk material. New black heels on my feet seal the style deal!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MODERN_VINTAGE_THE_PIECES\"><\/span>MODERN VINTAGE: THE PIECES<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3108\/5764663917_1cf871d921_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408987127\" title=\"sammy davis vintage fashion outfit\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3108\/5764663917_1cf871d921_b.jpg\" alt=\"sammy davis vintage fashion outfit\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>THE BUSTIER: <\/strong>&#8217;80s bustier thanks to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/thevintagemistress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Vintage Mistress on Etsy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>THE PANTS: <\/strong>What I like to call my &#8220;creamsicle pants,&#8221; &#8217;80s silk straight-legged with pockets I acquired thanks to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sjcunbZ6LxA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this recent vintage haul<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>THE JACKET:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whitehouseblackmarket.com\/store\/browse\/shelf.jsp?cat=Jackets&amp;catId=cat210004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">White House\/Black Market<\/a>, a long-ago gift from my mother circa 2008<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE HAIRBOW:<\/strong> I DIYed this &#8217;80s bow\/hairpiece by attaching it to a short neck scarf that I positioned on the top of my head and then tied at my neck.<\/p>\n<p>The hairpiece itself has a tough time &#8220;staying&#8221; in my hair, so this DIY trick helps faster it in place with a bit of a modern Madonna edge, to boot!<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE NECKLACE:<\/strong> Vintage lovers, I cannot for the life of me remember where I acquired this choker! I have a feeling it was stolen from my mother&#8217;s collection ;-)<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE SHOES: <\/strong>Faux croc closed-toe pumps from Ralph Lauren, a great investment I found on sale at a department store for less than $50<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2595\/5764668431_46e749f7ba_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408987130\" title=\"sammy davis vintage fashion outfit\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2595\/5764668431_46e749f7ba_b.jpg\" alt=\"sammy davis vintage fashion outfit\" width=\"500\" height=\"752\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3079\/5764666535_cb576ac37c_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408987129\" title=\"sammy davis vintage fashion outfit\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3079\/5764666535_cb576ac37c_b.jpg\" alt=\"sammy davis vintage fashion outfit\" width=\"500\" height=\"752\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RE-CREATE_THE_LOOK\"><\/span>RE-CREATE THE LOOK<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2156\/5764665267_55c7d91904_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408987128\" title=\"sammy davis vintage fashion outfit\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2156\/5764665267_55c7d91904_b.jpg\" alt=\"sammy davis vintage fashion outfit\" width=\"500\" height=\"752\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The trick to recreating this look isn&#8217;t in matching the colors or accessories, but rather styling with pieces which mimic the streamlined\u00a0silhouette\u00a0I&#8217;ve established with this specific outfit.<\/p>\n<p>Look in your closet for high-quality, lux-looking pieces. My pants are silk and my jacket is from a high-end mall store. My shoes are faux croc and choker designed with finer details in mind.<\/p>\n<p>Weed out the &#8220;less&#8221; from the &#8220;lux&#8221; and then focus on finding your modern pieces which accentuate your body best.<\/p>\n<p>High-waisted ankle cut pants help to create that hourglass effect brought on by the bustier. A tailored jacket that is cropped above your waist and when clasped shut is not baggy is your best bustier-flattering bet.<\/p>\n<p>Close-toed shoes that reveal some skin (essentially, &#8220;pumps&#8221;) are a better option than a more casual wedge or peep-toe heel.<\/p>\n<p>Last but definitely not least, wear your most prized accessories. Perhaps it&#8217;s a Tiffany&#8217;s necklace or a strand of real pearls. Opt for subtle stud earrings that sparkle and shine; or a silver larger-than-life cuff bracelet (like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopnastygal.com\/products\/new\/clothing\/accessories\/Warrior-Cuff.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this one from Nasty Gal<\/a>) which because of its size, will &#8220;balance&#8221; out the attention from bustier to bracelet when you&#8217;re not wearing a jacket for cover-up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To recap how to recreate this look:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.)<\/strong> Wear high-quality, lux-looking pieces (brand &amp; material)<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.) <\/strong>Wear close-toed pump shoes<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.)<\/strong> Wear high-waisted skinny pants<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.) <\/strong>Wear a tailored, ideally cropped jacket with a snug closed fit<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.)<\/strong> Wear your most prized necklace (bigger is beautiful!), subtle but sparkling earrings OR, a larger-than-life silver cuff bracelet like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopnastygal.com\/products\/new\/clothing\/accessories\/Warrior-Cuff.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this one from Nasty Gal<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHERE_TO_WEAR\"><\/span>WHERE TO WEAR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3324\/5764669489_acd9af941f_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408987132\" title=\"sammy davis vintage fashion outfit\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3324\/5764669489_acd9af941f_b.jpg\" alt=\"sammy davis vintage fashion outfit\" width=\"500\" height=\"752\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve styled this bustier for <a href=\"http:\/\/youngprofashionable.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">professional style<\/a> thanks to high-quality modern pieces I styled with to complete the look.<\/p>\n<p>I love the sexy-secrecy of this outfit because by wearing a cropped, trim &amp; tailored jacket, you can hide that saucy bustier below to be revealed at post-work events, or just when things get too hot in the office and you need to show some skin to cool off!<\/p>\n<p>The trick to wearing a bustier is finding one that fits. Like a bra, you want to have a cup and back size that sits and covers you comfortably. When the bustier fits right, you wont have to manage your movement so as not to prevent &#8220;spill-over!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>I wouldn&#8217;t suggest wearing this look to a particularly corporate environment if you feel uncomfortable wearing such a lingerie-inspired piece for day. But more creative ladies can be assured that with conscious care (i.e. marvelously modern, not trendy trash!) the vintage bustier is the new &#8220;pencil skirt&#8221; for the working girls&#8217; 9 to 5.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MORE_FROM_THE_%E2%80%9980s\"><\/span>MORE FROM THE &#8217;80s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong><\/strong><strong>LOOKBOOK:<\/strong>\u00a05 Awesome\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/1980s-dresses-trends\/\">&#8217;80s Dresses<\/a>\u00a0from Olive&#8217;s Very Vintage!<br \/>\n<strong>Ways to Wear a &#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/1980s-edwardian-blouse\/\">&#8217;80s Edwardian Blouse<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ways to Wear a &#8230;<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/1980s-clothing-fishtail-skirt\/\">&#8217;80s\u00a0Fishtail Skirt<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Ways to Wear a &#8230;\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/1980s-vintage-blazer-greek-key\/\">&#8217;80s\u00a0Greek Key Blazer<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Ways to Wear a &#8230;<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-lingerie-bed-jacket\/\">&#8217;80s Bed Jacket<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I had a TON of fun styling with this bustier because like a bustier designer would assert: It truly works magic on your top torso, cutting inches but adding confidence! I&#8217;m sure a lot of you would NEVER think to wear a bustier, believing that you just don&#8217;t &#8220;have the body&#8221; to pull it off. 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