Retro Modern Elegance SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

How to Use This Retro Modern Elegance SREF Code

Step 1: Find Your Style

Browse our extensive styles list and find the perfect style reference for your project.

Step 2: Copy the Code

Click the "Copy" button to get the SREF code. It's as simple as --sref XXXXX.

Step 3: Create Your Prompt

Combine your prompt with the SREF code. Don't forget the aspect ratio! e.g., --ar 16:9

What is Retro Modern Elegance SREF style

Retro Modern Elegance is a sophisticated aesthetic that blends the clean lines and organic forms of mid-century modernism with the nostalgic warmth of vintage film photography. This style is characterized by a muted color palette punctuated by bold, primary accents, creating a sense of timeless sophistication. When used in a Midjourney prompt, this style generates images that feel like stills from a classic European film, capturing moments of creative introspection and understated luxury. By specifying this unique style, users can craft visuals that are both classic and contemporary.

Retro Modern Elegance Prompt Ideas

A portrait of a pensive female architect in her sunlit studio, sketching at a drafting table, surrounded by architectural models. Style of Retro Modern Elegance, 1960s fashion, natural lighting, shot on Kodak Portra 400 film --ar 4:5 --style raw
An impeccably designed living room with a teak sideboard, a sunken conversation pit, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a coastline. Style of Retro Modern Elegance, warm afternoon light, muted earthy tones with pops of orange and teal --ar 16:9 --v 6.0
A vintage Italian sports car from 1965 parked on a cobblestone street in Rome, captured in the style of Retro Modern Elegance. Cinematic photo, soft golden hour light, desaturated colors, a feeling of quiet luxury --ar 3:2 --s 250
An artist's studio filled with large canvases of bold, geometric abstract paintings. In the style of Retro Modern Elegance, paint splatters on the floor, soft light from a large window, a sense of creative chaos --ar 4:5 --s 150

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a Midjourney Style Reference (--sref)?

A Style Reference, or SREF, is a powerful feature that lets you use the aesthetic of a reference image to influence the style of your generations. Our library provides the direct SREF code for thousands of styles.

How do I understand and use the Aspect Ratio (--ar) parameter?

The --ar parameter controls the aspect ratio of your image. For example, --ar 16:9 creates a widescreen image. Our guide provides a full list of supported ratios.

Why is my SREF code not working?

Ensure you are using a compatible Midjourney version (v6 or newer) and check for typos. Sometimes, strong keywords in your prompt can override the style; try reducing the style weight (e.g., --sw 250).

Can I use this SREF code with a Character Reference (--cref)?

Yes, --sref and --cref can be used together. This is a powerful combination to maintain a consistent character while applying a consistent style.

Which versions support style reference?

Style Reference is compatible with Midjourney versions 6, 7, and Niji 6.

What is the default image size for Midjourney V7?

Midjourney V7 creates upscaled images at 2048 x 2048 pixels for the default 1:1 aspect ratio.

What is the default style weight and what range can I use?

The default style weight is --sw 100. You can set it between 0 and 1000.