So far I’ve posted lots of info about vintage wedding dresses, but I’ve barely mentioned the other people involved in the average wedding party. If you want 6 bridesmaids in matching dresses you’ll struggle to find a vintage option. For you the best plan is to reproduce vintage dresses using an original pattern.
But if you have one Maid of Honour then there are plenty of pretty vintage dresses to choose from. Pippa Middleton’s dress drew as much attention as her sister’s, and to go for a similar slinky line you could dress your MofH in a bias-cut 1930s dress. If you are using online auctions websites try searching in the Formal Wear section of the Vintage Clothes pages for vintage evening dresses or ball gowns. 1950s New Look eveningwear is another good choice for a full-length dress but if you want to buy a cocktail-length dress you may find that 1940s fashions offer a better choice.
Think about the fabric too. For a winter wedding the 30s and 40s velvet dresses are warm and often come in lovely jewel colours. For a Spring or Summer wedding a cotton organdie or print dress will be light and pretty.
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