Pin up photo shoot wardrobe on a budget

A lot of other models ask me about how to put retro, vintage, rockabilly or pin up style wardrobes together for a photo shoot. But mostly, they need to do it quick and cheap. It can takes months of vintage store searching and ebay hunting to get an authentic vintage outfit put together in time for a shoot. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing like the quality of a vintage piece, but models are not made of money and when starting out as a pin up model, you are generally responsible for providing a decent wardrobe at your own cost.

This is the perfect example! I was asked by a photographer for a glamour, 1950's look. On a tight budget and no time so search vintage stores, I hit up my local stores and malls to get this look together and paired it with essential peices I already had in my wardrobe, for about $75.

I always have clean, basi,c black heels I can pair up with any outfit. They are usually extra high so I never wear them outside a shoot, and therefore, are usually clean and photo ready. This outfit bears a perfect example. These have got to be the cheapest most uncomfortable shoes in the world, but they photograph nice and go with anything. I picked up the top at Forever 21 (a great store for anyone on a budget who cares more about price than quality) for less than $20. The faux pearl jewelry was also purchased at the same time for about $5/peice. The faux diamond bracelet was given to me by my grandmother and is vintage costume jewelry. Also keep a few key vintage costumes pieces around that go with anything. And last, the skirt was purchased at Macy's on the clearance rack, about $40. Every pin up diva needs at least ONE pencil skirt. Don't hesitate starting a collection in every color. There is nothing classier and more flattering than knee length pencil skirts.