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Vintage Bridesmaid Dresses
Hunting for Vintage Bridesmaid Dresses
In todays fashion trends, it is impossible not to
notice the influence of vintage styles. For many women
this is great news! If you are intrigued by clothes of
the past and cherish the vintage items in your current
wardrobe, then you have probably already considered a
vintage-themed wedding.
Certainly, a vintage wedding is a wonderful and unique
way to mark your special day. However, you may have a
rough road ahead when it comes to finding the right
vintage bridesmaid dresses. Therefore, begin searching
for the dresses as early as possible. Stop into your
local vintage clothing stores and hop online right away!
If you cant find any dresses that suit your needs,
there is always the option of making one from a vintage
pattern. But if you wish to tackle this, make sure you
begin sewing early enough so that each member of your
wedding party will have time for several fittings.
No matter what, the hunt for vintage bridesmaid dresses
should be an enjoyable task that you and your
girlfriends can do together.
Your Era of Choice
Are you a fan of the roaring 20s? Or do you prefer the
more modest looks of the 1950s? Before you do anything
else, pick the era that interests you most.
1950s
Lets say you settle on the 1950s. There are some
superb sundresses, either with or without straps that
you could pair with soft cardigans for an afternoon
springtime or summertime wedding.
Keep in mind that your dresses do not have to be
absolutely identical. In fact, you may have trouble
finding more than one vintage bridesmaid dress in the
same color and style. If this is the case, varying the
colors or subtle differences in the cut should be
considered. For example, candy colors pastels were
quite popular and dresses in an array of light pinks,
blues, and yellows would be a perfect solution.
If you are getting married in the colder months or if
you are planning an evening wedding, consider vintage
bridesmaid dresses in darker hues of red, gold, or even
sophisticated black. And in terms of sure fire
accessories, a 50s style choker, ballet flats, and
gloves are always safe bets.
But lets say you are hooked on the 1940s. The color
palette is quite different, favoring richer colors like
aqua blue, fuchsia, or green. Sweetheart necklines were
the rage, as were veils. Your bridesmaids could top off
their outfits with chin-length veils that would
compliment your longer bridal headpiece. As for shoes, a
small platform heel and dyed-to-match is the way to go.
The 1930s was a more glamorous time before the war. The
colors for dresses were brighter and more eye-catching
shades of pinks and purples with fabulous shoes in
metallic tones of silver, gold, or bronze. The perfect
1930s bridesmaid dress would be a form fitting velvet
gown.
The 1920s is often thought of as a rollicking decade,
the perfect time to stage the biggest celebration of
your life! A 1920 bridesmaid would wear more muted
colors like rose or beige, have a dropped waist dress
with an asymmetrical hemline, a string of pearls, and
her hair done in a finger wave style.
A vintage wedding is a perfect opportunity to pull out
all the stops and have fun dressing up. With vintage
bridesmaid dresses your wedding party will have a truly
one-of-a-kind look that will create lasting and
pleasurable memories for all.
About the Author
Valeria Vegas has a Masters degree in Writing and regularly writes for a local newspaper. She
also teaches writing workshops in
San Francisco and has taught high school
English. As a freelance job, she corrects essays for the
SAT and ACT through
Pearson scoring as well as write copy for websites. She is the
Associate Editor of a literary magazine, edit manuscripts for Behler
publications, and works for authors independently. One of her stories was named
Notable Story of 2004 by Million Writers. She is a new
contributor to
http://bridesmaid-dresses-n-flower-girl-dresses.com.
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