Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Looking Modern in Vintage Cocktail Dresses

By John Jones


If you are looking for vintage style evening dresses either for a big school dance, a wedding, or other special occasions you will find many options. Most formal dresses are reminiscent of a style from the past. With all of the possibilities probably giving you a head ache, let me help by steering you towards two of my favorite eras for fancy dresses.

1930's style evening dresses are soft and drape to make your body look long and lean. Women did not wear supportive bras like women wear today so the flatter look is what they were going for. Most of the styles for women's dresses were knee length shifts with a dropped waist. Some dresses featured a belt that was often tied around the hip with the top bloused above and a slightly colored wedding dressesgathered skirt underneath. While others were even simpler as they were simple sheaths that were roomy and completely hid the figure. Some of these dresses had detail around the hip line. These dresses were made of thin flowy, silky or lacy materials. If you're really looking for a fun look than don't forget that fringy flapper dresses were popular. All of this is why the 30's is the perfect era to focus on for vintage style evening dresses. Modern 1930's dresses tend to be strappy and sexy little numbers. Also this style works well in an old west type look with a lot of pretty lace.

They are perfect for a formal evening occasion or an night out with friends. Styles range from glamorous vintage cocktail dresses to prom dresses to casual day dresses ....Even vintage wedding dresses have gained popularity amongst brides as they look stunning on and add a touch of classic elegance to the wearer.

Strapless and spaghetti straps were not as common as you would think. Bare shoulders was mostly reserved for Hollywood and magazines. If a dress didn't have covered shoulders then a shawl was used for warmth and modesty. Along with that it seems that now 1950's style dresses tend to show some netting under the hem of the dress. In the 1950's these dresses would have covered all of the petticoats underneath.

If a dress didn't have covered shoulders then a shawl was used for warmth and modesty. Along with that it seems that now 1950's style dresses tend to show some netting under the hem of the dress. In the 1950's these dresses would have covered all of the petticoats underneath.




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