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Then and now: These celebs and fashion insiders know how to do retro without going back in time
1920s: THE DROP WAIST
Then: Mary Pickford
Also known as “Little Mary,” Canadian actress and producer Mary Pickford took the ’20s by storm, appearing in numerous silent films such as Pollyana, Rosita, and Sparrows. Her curly brown hair and laidback style epitomize the relaxed attitude of the ’20s. Following the First World War, fashion loosened up (quite literally) leaving behind the constricting garments of centuries past. The drop waist was born and straighter, body-skimming dresses became the vogue. A long string of pearls up the sweetness of Pickford’s flowing dress.
Photography: Mary Pickford by Kate Gabrielle
Now: Kirsten Dunst
The drop waist has been reinvented countless times now since its inception in the ’20s. Kirsten Dunst looks anything but outdated in the sometimes body-neglecting cut. Like Pickford’s look, Dunst opts for a detailed dress that catches the eye. The high neck keeps the look sweet and ensures that things don’t get overly sexy. Yet the Melancholia star still manages to look flirty and feminine because of the light and sheer fabric, floaty squares, and her popping red lips.
Photography: Kirsten Dunst by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images
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