Wedding Dresses Looks From the 1950s
Infuse some retro style into your modern wedding with a 1950s-inspired wedding dress. Even if you can't purchase a truly vintage wedding gown, you can find or commission one that looks right out of the decade. Bright colors, lace and playful silhouettes were all important aspects of '50s wedding style. Dress your bridesmaids and flower girl in dresses that fit with the decade as well. Does this Spark an idea?
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Style
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The 1950s saw the arrival of tea-length wedding dresses. Although tea-length dresses themselves had been popular for some time, they were not incorporated into wedding gowns until later. Tea-length dresses hit just below the knee with a full skirt, often made fuller with an expansive petticoat. The full skirt emphasizes a small waist, creating an hourglass silhouette. While strapless dresses are in style today, you were likely to see even full sleeves in the 1950s. More often than not, necklines were more conservative with thick straps or short sleeves.
Fabric
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Lace was all the rage for wedding gowns in the 1950s. The use of French lace in weddings gowns was meant as a symbol of celebration for the end of the war. Chantilly, taffeta and faille were all popular fabrics for 1950s-era wedding gowns. When choosing bridesmaids dresses, opt for vibrant prints instead of the solids often seen today. Polka dots and over-sized floral prints will look good on bridesmaids and flower girls alike.
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Colors
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Put your bridesmaids in polka dots. Decide on a cohesive color scheme to blend your gown with the rest of your decor. In addition to white, red, black, pink and yellow all hearken back to 1950s wedding style. Add a bright red petticoat under your gown to add fullness and color. A sash of colorful satin around the waist and matching shoes, especially in shorter dresses, will make your wedding anything but plain white. Make sure your bridal bouquet matches with the rest of your dress without going overboard.
Accessories
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A birdcage veil is a must to pull off a 1950s-style wedding gown. A feather or beaded fascinator, a headpiece often attached to headband, will round out your head wear. A pair of white satin gloves will keep your hands looking dainty and will drive home the 1950s style. High heels look best with tea-length gowns and they can add an interesting burst of color to an otherwise white affair.
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