Vintage Dresses

A great way to celebrate fashion is to wear vintage pieces, and of course, the most versatile vintage find is a dress! From the early 1920's to the more recent 1980's, dresses have been the most feminine and playful item of clothing, with many styles, colors and prints.

Vintage Evening Dresses

Gowns from the 20s were beautifully long and elegant, and perfect for an evening ball or special occasion. There was a lot of sparkle and glitz, and a heap of glamorous red lipstick to finish the look.

Evening dresses from the 1950's was equally feminine and sultry, with new fabrics and colors and sewing techniques. You can find gorgeous vintage dress patterns from this era online and in stores, so you can create you own vintage inspired style.

Retro Prom Gowns

Some of the most classic and flattering shaped prom dresses can be found in vintage or thrift stores, each item with a fantastic story to tell. Puffball or A-line, high or drop waisted, one-shoulder, strapless or halter, there are loads of styles dresses to choose from, you'll be trying on for hours in the changing rooms!

Plan A Vintage Wedding

If you're after a unique wedding style, then why not plan a vintage wedding. Seek out the perfect vintage wedding dress, and hire the best vintage cars in your local area.

No matter if you plan to have the occasion in your own country garden or a chateau in France, lashings of vintage lace and some cute vintage shoes will give your nuptials a unique spin and make it beautifully memorable.

Make Your Own Reproduction

Pick up a sewing pattern and get stitching your own vintage inspired dress. Update the look with modern fabrics and colors, or stick to the classics and opt for a floral print.

For your next special occasion, perhaps a cocktail party or homecoming, design a style that's been inspired by years gone by. Look to fashionable movies for inspiration, and take a peek at some fabulous vintage fashion blogs for ideas.

Find a Vintage Store

No matter how much you think vintage is a good idea, if you can't find a good vintage store, then it won't matter. There are loads of different types of vintage dresses stores in the UK, Europe, the US and beyond; from a regular consignment store, thrift or charity shop where you'll find cheap vintage clothing to the more expensive vintage boutiques where you might stumble upon good quality designer secondhand goods.