The Glamour Of Vintage Wedding Dresses

Vintage, in terms of fashion, means something beautiful in an old fashion. Flapper wedding dresses by the start of 1920 were loose throughout, more casual and feminine, more in a chemise style, but very decent and simpler, some even up to knee-length.

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While the veils then were more adorned, elaborated and embellished. During the 30s, the dresses became slender with collars and loose fitting bodice, concentrating more on the length. Instead of tiaras and veils, women wore beautiful hats. The ‘20s-‘30s style is all about elegance, glitter and coquetry! The old charm and vintage beauty never fades.

The 40s fashion trend experienced massive changes. Every aspect of life, including wedding attires was affected during war. A 1940’s vintage wedding dress is perfect for romantic, classy brides. They have gibson or mutton sleeves with a point at the end, especially combined with a high v-neck collar and netting at the neckline, which emphasis on waist, often with a “v” shape. A 1940s vintage unusual wedding dress is definitely romantic and amazing.

As the World War II ended, the weddings during 50s were celebrated with more enthusiasm. Wedding dresses became more fancy but still adhering to their modesty. Normally they had upstanding gothic style collars, lace boleros on top of a strapless dress, which often were ankle-length styles. Flutter hems went with layered materials and dropped hemline created a aethereal feeling.

The 1950s weren’t about showing a lot of skin. Compared to some of the wedding dresses today, they were not revealing at all. Traditional length with sleeves, not-too-low neckline, and few embellishments turns out so modest in the eyes of the modern people. If you are looking for a subtle, yet elegant and classic wedding, a 1950s vintage mature bride wedding dress is your style.

The mid-century era of the 1950-70’s saw a return to the formal yet understated wedding fashions. Brides of the 1960s often wore modest wedding dresses with lengthy sleeves and high necks.

During the 60s, women became a little open-minded which consequently reflected in their preferences for wedding dresses. It gave rise to vintage short wedding dress which were above knee-length. However, pillbox hats and gloves were totally in fashion and could not be left out, no matter what the style of the dress was.The whole spirit created is of a romantic attitude along with innocent influence on the fineness and delicacy of a bride.

It is totally understandable that every bride wants to be the limelight on her wedding day, while the prominent element is a unique wedding dress. Before you rush to hug the 60s vintage fashion, take a look at the 1970’s wedding style.

With a skirt that is not too large or too tight, the 1970’s wedding dress puts accent on the waist, which keeps the straight type and the waist comes in the front line. In this way, they are perfectly suitable to any bride regarding the statue high and body shapes. Wedding dress from ’70 creates a shiny look. They no longer wear a modest look, while on the contrary, they represents a totally feminine appearance, beautiful and remarkable in an all-around way.