Posing, pointed feet, purposeful angles created with the hands, arched back, et cetera.

Women were encouraged to buy lipstick despite rations of materials during World War II (1939-1945), and encouraged to send letters to the front line covered in lipstick kisses to boost morale for soldiers.Ĭan have elements of an inviting pose, smiling, teasing angles/look, sometimes comedic, and/or glamour. The cupids bow shape of the lip is prominent. Josephine Baker, Marilyn Monroe, Bettie Page, and many others.ĭuring the 1950s lipstick became a symbol of resilient femininity in the face of danger. Pamela Anderson, Lana Del Rey, Dita Von Teese, Katy Perry, Gwen Stefani. Hair styles include oversized flowers pinned, victory rolls, put together curls, there are many pin-up specific hair styles. There are also versions of a more laid back pin-up makeup. It includes certain make-up such as red/pink lips, big lashes, winged eyeliner, tailored eyebrows, and often a flushed appearance in blush. Includes rockabilly, burlesque, and/or old Hollywood glamour. Less talked about are beefcakes, which include James Dean and Jim Morrison, yes, they are considered as pin-ups. Cheesecake was a slang term when pin-up was a taboo word. My own history in pin-up is attending Dita Von Teese shows, participating in burlesque myself, knowing burlesque dancers, attending burlesque shows, collecting pin-up art, reading books and online articles regularly about pin-up, and dressing as a 'pin-up' girl for 19 years.Ĭlassic (1930/40s/50s style) and modern (current era). Which leads me to assume those reporting are unfamiliar with the vast and lovely world of pin-up culture in general. It looks as though those often reported fall into the modern pin-up style. In light of increased harassment towards women who take the time out of their day to post on here, I am writing to clear confusion up what is pin-up style and what is not pin-up style.

Pinupgirls 2017