Vintage Cocktail Dresses
There are a variety of vintage cocktail dresses that are still very chic and can be worn to many events without losing style points to current dress designs. Vintage designs offer a wide range of unique styles that give the woman wearing the dress a different look. That is one of the major reasons women search for dresses with some classic elements.
When looking for vintage dresses for cocktail parties, understanding the different trends of the eras will certainly help. For example, the flapper dresses of the 1920s do not show off figures and are more boyish in looks while the dresses in the 1930s showed off more curves with slimming, cinching waists and intricate bodices. Wiggle, shift, and rockabilly dresses all have parts that pertain to certain periods the dresses came from. Knowing these elements will help find a fitting one for any gala. |
1950s Evening Flair
This lovely cocktail dress is a versatile combo dress for cocktail parties and some low key evening events. The black, one-shoulder dress uses delicate ruffle trimming at the shoulder strap and skirt. The waist also features a pretty bow tie and some slight gathering for a polished finish. At slightly over $100, the dress is a good find. The dress can be purchased from http://www.babygirlboutique.com/stop-staring-veronica-dress.html. |
1950s Party Dress
The words party and cute are definitely what come up when this dress comes to view. The dress has so many features including the royal blue color with the polka dots that are even present in the spaghetti straps. The cinching waist with white bow tie and flared out A-line skirt really bring the elements of the era. The fantastic finish is the white banding at the bodice and the under-slip that shows up past the hem which gives a banding appearance. At $68, this vintage design is definitely worth looking at. |
1940s Party Dress
This party dress, modeled after 1940’s design, brings out the glamorous Hollywood look. The color and wide strap, criss-cross bodice make this dress unique. The great finishing touch is the bow and sash at the cinched waist. Although it is a little pricier at slightly below $160, it is still very beautiful and comparable to current cocktail dresses and purchasable at http://www.unique-vintage.com/product_info.php?products_id=1880. |
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