Want to decorate rockabilly? We’re looking at rockabilly decor vintage decorating ideas that are budget friendly, and totally stylish!

All rockabilly fans know that the love you feel for that era extends way beyond just the rockabilly clothes. That’s right, if you love it that means you love the music, the rockabilly decor, the ambiance, the clothes, the hair, makeup, style… and the furniture! You should never keep your love for rockabilly hidden away, so why not show it off by decorating your house with fabulous 1950’s finds?

We’re looking at 5 ways you can transform your living room into a rockabilly paradise.

#1. Colors and Patterns

If you look at our sample Polyvore home decor image, our rockabilly dream room was not afraid of using colors or patterns. Just because you may be using 1950’s inspired pieces with your rockabilly decor doesn’t mean your house has to be decorating with neutral, boring colors. Instead, choose classic rockabilly colors such as reds, blacks, hot pinks, and any pattern that screams vintage vixen fun: cherries, skulls and crossbones, polka dots, vintage floral patterns, and leopard print.

#2. Flooring

While a true 1950’s lover would go ahead and choose linoleum flooring, but the truth is that’d be the ugliest option possible. So instead, choose fun, patterned area rugs that show off color and texture. This will make your rockabilly decor pop, add interest, and draw the eye.

#3. Your Rockabilly Couch

Rockabilly styling is about more than just decor. Take for example: your couch. Your couch is your main focus of your living room, so make sure you pick a great piece. Choose new couches that offers vintage appeal. Choose couches with stand-alone legs and well-shaped, high-back couches. Not only will this serve as an awesome piece of rockabilly decor, it can also give a great Gothic vibe to any living room.

#4. Rockabilly gallery wall

Want to make your living room your own personal rockabilly art gallery? Pull off a rockabilly gallery wall by printing off some of your favorite rockabilly and pinup photos. Choose classic pinup girl prints, and fun skull and crossbones patterns, and great shots of vintage cars and you’ll be all set. Stick them each in their own unique, antique frame and arrange them around the room to create an amazing gallery wall.

#5. Rockabilly Decor

Decor is probably the most fun part of decorating. The decor you use around your living room is what will pull the entire look together and have your friends begging: “WHERE did you get that?!” Rockabilly decor can easily be pulled off just by throwing a couple items around the room. Don’t be afraid to mix 1950’s vintage, classic Gothic, and fun rockabilly styles together to create an amazing look.

Check out our rockabilly pillow covers for even more decorating inspiration!

Fall is here! That means it’s time to bust out the spiced pumpkin latté, your leather jacket, and start learning how to dress rockabilly for fall.

If you’re a true rockabilly girl then you absolutely love summer. Summer is a great season for showing off your rockabilly clothes, high-waisted vintage shorts, and that fantastic rockabilly swimsuit.

But, if you live *outside* the sunny bubble of LA then you already know there are plenty of things to love about fall! The spicy pumpkin flavored *everything*, the beautiful changing leaves… and not to mention our favorite: the fall fashion. Style comes alive in autumn, with vampy pinup girl red lips, ripped jeans, fabulous rockabilly boots, and amazing rockabilly fashion trends. Want to know how to dress rockabilly for fall?

Rockabilly fall must-haves

If you’re prepared to get serious about your rockabilly fall wardrobe, then here are some of the absolute essentials you’re going to need to create that effortlessly vintage look.

1. Leggings

If you’re not going to be rocking cigarette pants during the fall, you’re going to want to wear a great pair of rockabilly leggings. Leggings go with everything; they can be paired with a rock ‘n roll leather jacket, sexy tank tops, nautical inspired vintage tops, swing dresses, and more. Leggings are absolutely essential for pinup girls who are trying to transition their outfits. For example, take a swing dress that was perfectly acceptable for summer weather and transition it by wearing some leggings or vintage tights underneath, and a classy cardigan on top. Don’t put your vintage dresses away just because summer’s over!

2. Warm shirts

Still wondering how to dress rockabilly for fall without losing your sex-appeal? Alright, we know, it’s much more fun to show off a little skin to release your inner pinup girl, but 1950’s rockabilly is sexy even when covered up. Choose classic cardigans that can be tossed over your summer shirts to make a simple transition into fall. Or choose long-sleeved rockabilly shirts, like a fall appropriate sailor sweater to make covering up more fun. Or hey… you could also steal your boyfriend’s rockabilly jacket!

3. Rockabilly accessories

There are several fashion essentials for how to dress rockabilly, especially for the fall weather. For example, nylons are absolutely essential if you’re going to be rocking that wiggle dress or pencil skirt in the cooler months! Other great items for showing off fall hues of reds, oranges, and yellows, are these great rockabilly hair accessories, and hand-warming gloves! Also remember that during both the 1950’s and today, patterned scarves and combat boots really are a girl’s best friend.

Think you know how to dress rockabilly for fall? Drop us a line or leave us a comment below with your favorite tips for transitioning your wardrobe. Remember: never be afraid to show off your rockabilly style, no matter what the season!

Is the fashion world getting hostile? Plus size women are finding it harder and harder to find plus size rockabilly clothing in their size. Here’s why.

Plus size rockabilly clothing is all the rage. Has the 1950’s style craze ever really left the fashion world? Hardly! Hipsters, pinup girls, and rockabilly culture still warmly embraces poodle skirts, pouty red lips, and leather jackets as an everyday style staple. With this fabulous fashion making the an appearance this summer with the return of high waisted retro bikini’s and rockabilly skirts, plus sized women are finding it harder and harder to find in-store styles in their curvaliscious sizes. Why?

In a study by research group Paradigm Sample, the majority of 1,500 women were reported wearing a size 16. This is hardly big news for regular shoppers, but for clothing companies there is still something shocking about plus sized women. Out of this eye-opening survey, 74% of plus size shoppers admitted to being frustrated during their retail shopping experience.

Shopping is supposed to be a mindless, fabulous therapy session – not a hostile environment that makes women want to skip their lunch! The average size of a western women has been 12+ for quite a while now, making it seem shocking that more stores aren’t embracing the body confidence movement and catering to their rockabilly plus size patrons.

It seems like even when stores try to accommodate their plus-size consumers the selections are a bit of a yawn. Most trendy stores don’t carry more than a handful of plus size options and the rest are all straight sizes. Indeed, to find a full selection of plus size rockabilly clothing it seems you must head to the inter-webs. While many women can attest that shopping online can still scratch that insatiable fashionable itch, it certainly isn’t the same as shopping in-store. When you’re a plus-size women (or man), shopping blind isn’t usually your favorite option. You want to be able to try things on to see how they really fit, and to see whether the size you’re wearing is a true size 14, or if it is a tad tight.

At Punkabilly Clothing we believe that beauty comes in every size, and that the best sexiest pinup girl shows off her curves in plus size clothing. Shop rockabilly dresses, retro swimsuits, vintage tops, tee’s, and more in sizes XL-4X. Don’t feel frustrated over in-store sizing. Come shop Punkabilly Clothing and be your sexiest self today.

Did you know 1950’s bikers were called greasers? Get the style with Punkabilly Clothing and learn how to dress like a rockabilly biker.

In the 1950’s the men were a different breed. Not only did these original hipsters open doors for their pinup girls and throw jackets over puddles, they also sported slicked back hair, sexy sunglasses, and had the best rockabilly style around.

Girls swooned for a rockabilly biker, or “greaser”. These bad boys inspired the ultimate bad boy with a heart of gold Danny Zuki from Grease, and had an influential style. By the 1950’s, men’s rockabilly style was being highly influenced by Hawaiian shirts and WWII. Sound like an odd mix? It was, but it worked. Greasers took this style and flipped it on its head. Biker’s back then sported slicked back hair, leather rockabilly biker jackets, and awesome boots. These bike gangs were far from Sons of Anarchy. In fact, the rockabilly biker of the 1950’s rarely participated in gang violence, guns, or drugs. Back then it was all about having fun and getting the girl.

Want to be the perfect biker? We’re giving you 4 easy ways on how to dress like a rockabilly biker.

1. Dress the part, but don’t over-dress. Leather jackets are an absolute must for rockabilly biker’s. While dressing in a full suit of leather may make you look and feel like a big man, remember that leathers are worn for protection and warmth. It’s important to stay protected, even in the summer heat, but wearing full-body leather in 90 degree weather may make you look like more of a poser rather than a biker.
2. Don’t wear fringes. This isn’t the 1980’s. You’re a biker, not a topless dancer! Leave the fringes for the bedroom.
3. In order to dress the style, you must own a bike. Don’t fake it ’till you make it on this one, boys. You’re a greaser, and a man of style! But… if you don’t own a motorcycle, you’re not a biker!
4. Layer your clothes. Layering your clothes can make all the difference from looking like a hot biker, or a try-hard. Choose some of Punkabilly’s rockabilly men’s t-shirts to layer under your leather or rockabilly jacket.

We love bikers, motorcycles, and most of all: rockabilly style. Make your transition into your bad boy, rockabilly biker style by shopping Punkabilly Clothing today.