1960s Style Bridesmaid Dresses
If you have a difficult time finding a vintage dress off-the-rack, peruse an online vintage store, have the dress made from a vintage pattern or make the dress yourself if you're handy with a sewing machine. The A-line cut, for example, is fairly easy to sew yourself. Does this Spark an idea?
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50s Styles
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Several styles from the 1950s overlapped with 1960s fashion. Consider all fashion from this era by looking at wedding attire from the late 50s as well.
60s Style
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Dress fashion in the 1960s concentrated on short dresses, classy gloves and pearls. In the early 60s, dresses were curve-hugging and tight to emphasize an hourglass figure. By the mid-60s, the slimming empire line had replaced the skintight silhouette. Dresses had sleeves or straps, because bare arms were not meant for a church. To channel European fashion, go for an off-the-shoulder neckline, which was popular in Paris circa the 1960s. In general, 60s necklines were modest.
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A-Line and Empire Line
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The A-line cut is a classic 1960s dress style and was worn to formal events including weddings. The A-line cut's signature was a fitted top with a flared bottom, literally resembling a capital letter "A." The empire waist cinches just below the bust. The skirt portion of the dress begins to flare out at the thigh. Details can be added to the waist, bodice or hem, such as a ribbon, sash or lace. A small bow can even be added to the neckline. This feminine, flirty style can be made from almost any fabric in any color. The empire line had the same empire waist as the A-line, but in contrast, the skirt was long and skimmed the body instead of flaring out. Both the A-line cut and the empire line had a fitted top, or bodice.
Considerations
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Choose a dress that your bridesmaids will want to wear again to a formal event. You'll also want the dress to flatter your bridesmaids' body types; either choose a universally flattering cut, such as the A-line style, or vary styles by person. If you're having an outdoor wedding, avoid the A-line style, which can easily blow up if the flared skirt catches a gust of wind.
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