Fifties Redux Trend We All Love

Who does not love Johnny Depp in the 1990 musical Cry-Baby? The clothes are just a amazing.With the fifties redux trend being very big and very in season, why not take some inspiration from the silver screen (a la the Drapes)? We have seen very lady-like trends for fall, but add a little bit more 50's rock to it and you get a rebellious lady.

Cry-Baby (John Waters) is set in Baltimore in 1954, a time where poise was pushed by rebel. The movie is centered around the romance blossomed between Wade Walker (Cry-Baby), a Drape and Allison Vernon-Williams, a Sqaure. The love is not accepted by the Sqaures because the Drapes are known for their turmoil and suggestive attire. The Sqaures are your picture-perfect, conservative Mr and Mrs. Jones types. Won't spoil it for anyone who has not seen the movie (where have you been?), but ones to take fashion notes from are Rikki Lake, Traci Lords, and Iggy Pop.

What makes the Drapes' attire so fabulous is the ever stylish body-hugging pencil skirts, reveling blouses, shorts sleeve sweaters, leather jackets, cropped pencil leg jeans, and greaser hairstyles. All you need is a few pieces, red lipstick, cat eyeliner, and an attitude. Can you dig it?

Motorcycle Jacket: It just invokes bad-girl or rebel. Make sure the leather is soft and the zipper has some serious details.
Ray-Bans: Cat-eye style sunglasses in red, black, or tortoise shell are a Drape or Square must. This gives the redux look a little edge.
Leather Band Watch: A sleek rectangular faced watch with a black leather band will pretty much cover the bad-girl's accessories. Will work for evening and daytime as well. It's tough and elegant.
Pencil Leg Cropped Pants: Also known as the pedal pusher, cuffed at the ankle and in a dark wash will have you swooning! Pair with a leather jacket and kittens heels-meow!
Short Sleeve Sweater: Chunky or cashmere, a perfect combo to wear under a leather jacket or over a blouse. Can be basic crewneck or off the shoulder (think Sandy from Grease).  American Eagle and Victoria's Secret have fabulous sweaters under $40.
Leopard Print Flats or Pumps: This will add the perfect edge of sex, glamour, and lady-likiness. Target has flats for 12.99.
Printed Scarf: Tying a scarf around your neck (not the same reason you did in high school) will add a serious punch to any outfit.

Need more inspiration? Take cue from the runway like Isabel Marant F/W 2010.