When it comes to finding the perfect silhouette for date night, a work party, or a celebration out with friends, you can’t go wrong with a vintage dress. Vintage-style dresses are unique, personal, and glamorous, and there’s a beautiful vintage look to match your favorite fashions.
Read on for the perfect vintage dress for you.
Vintage Dress Styles
There are so many different vintage dress styles and options to pick from that it can be challenging to know where to start.
Here are just a few of our favorite classic looks for unique vintage dresses:
Mini Dresses
Mini dresses are a staple for a reason.
Some may say that flapper dresses were the first mini dress. This short-sleeve garment, often made of sequins and fringe, hangs at about the knee and is perfect for the 20s vixen.
The mini retro dress is versatile, easy to style, and available in many different materials: perfect for busy women on the go. Mini dresses vary based on the era. You can pick out a 1990s sheer mini dress or a floral print mini dress from the mod ‘60s and ‘70s when heading to your favorite concert.
This look too short? Try midi dresses or even longer maxi dresses.
Drop Waist Dress
In a drop waist dress, the waistline is at the hips instead of the natural waist. It can help to highlight your figure in a totally unique and stylish way. Drop waist dresses can be form-fitting or looser. They are typically very comfortable and made with breathable, movable materials.
Look for fun variations of this garment, including the bold floral fun prints and patterns from the 1980s and 1990s, the elegant and chic drop waist dresses of the 1960s, or even striking gowns from the 40s. They come in a wide variety of fabrics, like brocade, lace, tulle, and linen. This makes it easy to match the best shoes and accessories to your drop waist dress.
Looking for a higher waist? You might love '50s fashion. Romantic dresses from the 50s are perfect for dancing the night away.
Bodycon Dress
As the name would indicate, the bodycon style dress contours to the natural shape of the body and can highlight your beautiful figure with ease. First called "body-conscious dresses," this dress deserves to hang in our closets with pride.
While this was a big movement in the 90s, many 1950s dresses had a similar look. They usually have a higher or sweetheart neckline and are still just as stylish.
Dress To Impress
At Thrilling, we help filter out quality vintage. We search out the best indie vintage stores for everything from swing dresses to cowboy boots to wedding dresses. We know that when we feel our best, we look our best.
Explore our selection to find your perfect vintage dress fit today.
Sources:
Brocade | Encyclopedia Britannica
The Evolution of the Mini Skirt | Reader’s Digest
Match Your Shoes to Your Dress: Why to Try This Trend Now | Glamour