as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
retro fashions that seek to capture the lost glamour of Hollywood in the 1930s
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Introducing the dolce vita bob: a collarbone-grazing cut with soft, weightless waves — and heaps of retro Italian glamour.
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Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
And this time, Gomez expanded her more retro aesthetic, opting for a vintage Mugler ‘Vampire’ dress.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
With its retro music cues and curious nostalgia for a time before smartphones, the whole endeavor feels like a throwback to ’90s-era sleeping-with-the-enemy movies.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
Kirkton House Cut Glass Candle Holder Add even more retro flair to your spring table with one (or three) of these candle holders.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
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Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
And this time, Gomez expanded her more retro aesthetic, opting for a vintage Mugler ‘Vampire’ dress.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
With its retro music cues and curious nostalgia for a time before smartphones, the whole endeavor feels like a throwback to ’90s-era sleeping-with-the-enemy movies.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
Kirkton House Cut Glass Candle Holder Add even more retro flair to your spring table with one (or three) of these candle holders.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retro. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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