There’s probably going to be a lot of stress and panic, followed by the joy of the wedding, and perhaps even a little sadness as you watch your daughter grow up.
You need a dress that reflects the importance of the occasion, and is comfortable to celebrate in!
Vintage dresses are often the perfect choice for the mother of the bride, combining feminine elegance and timeless styles. Discover the best vintage mother of the bride dresses here.
Everyone loves the swing dress! The swing dress rose to prominence in the 1940s and 50s, because the rippling skirt looked amazing on the dance floor.
It swings as you move, which is how the dress got its name!
With a fitted waist and a flaring skirt, the swing dress is a universally flattering shape. There’s movement for dancing, but the refined top makes it wedding appropriate.
A little more formal than many flowing dresses, the structured silhouette of the pencil dress is perfect for courthouse weddings, or quieter occasions.
The vintage pencil dress typically has a high neckline and a longer skirt, but the tight fit keeps it from becoming matronly.
Prominent buttons give visual interest to the design, and recall the trends of the 1960s.
While the skirt might be form-fitting, there’s still plenty of room for movement, so you can take the pencil dress to the dance floor!
A full-length dress isn’t always the right choice for a wedding, but sometimes brides like everyone to go all out!
The empire waist is a truly vintage choice, as the style first came into fashion in the late 18th century. But it’s had many revivals since then, including in the 1960s.
The empire waist tucks beneath the bust, and skims down across the stomach. It’s less confining than other full-length styles, so you can move comfortably throughout the day.
A touch of embroidery makes this dress just right for a special occasion.
Attending a wedding that goes from ceremony straight to the party? No one understood how to celebrate like the flappers, and a 1920s style vintage dress will have you ready to dance the night away.
Flappers used beads, fringe, and sequins to create dresses that shone under the lights.
As the mother of the bride, look for delicate champagne sparkles over glitter explosions.You’ll still shimmer on the dance floor!
The tight busts and pinched waists of the 1950s were transformed by the swinging 60s, when loose silhouettes threw away the confinement of the predecessor.
The shift dress came roaring into popularity when Audrey Hepburn wore a Givenchy designed shift in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and is there any better style icon?
The shift dress is comfortable to spend a day in, and as the mother of the bride, you can expect the wedding to be a busy day!
The A-line silhouette was created by Christian Dior in the 1950s, bringing the tighter line of the dress to just below the bust, and flaring the fabric out towards the base.
It’s a widely flattering design, giving the illusion of a smaller waist, and brushing over the lumps and bumps!
The A-line silhouette is also quite a reserved silhouette, without the flash of the swing skirt or the drama of the pencil. For that reason, it’s an excellent choice for a daytime wedding.
Tea dresses were popularized as dresses that were comfortable for hosting tea in.
They often used lightweight fabrics, and removed heavily structured lines. Tea dresses were also known for their bright and cheerful patterns.
The tea dress is a classic choice for the mother of the bride, as the modest shape combined with feminine patterns are adaptable for weddings. These are also great dresses for showing off your shoes!
The 1920s was perhaps one of the most stylish decades of all time, as women moved away from the confinement of the previous centuries, and towards styles they could have some fun in!
A 1920s tea party gown has the looser shape of a classic flapper look, but without the beading and sparkle we tend to associate with the decade.
Talented tailors know the importance of draping, and how it can be used to create new silhouettes.
In the 1930s, draping was all about the bias cut, when clothes were given a loose stretch thanks to cutting diagonally against the grain.
The beauty of a bias cut dress (and similar styles) is that they hug in the right places and skim everywhere else, without the need for complex tailoring.
You’ll find a bias cut highlights your best bits, and hides the parts you aren’t so keen on.
Have you ever thought that you were born in the wrong generation? That you would have suited the 80s better? The 70s, 50s, or even the 30s?
Then welcome to my website, where you’ll fit right in. Hi, my name is Willa Price and I am a self-confessed fashion lover.
I specialize in vintage fashion at a designer label, and it is my dream job. I spend my days reinventing old pieces and reworking them into modern fashion trends.
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