Vintage Prom Dress
Choosing a prom dress is not easy at all. Most of the people talk about the latest fashion or the greatest styles, but that is not what you are interested in. A designer gown may indeed be too expensive for you or maybe you want to stand out from the crowd and look different. If this describes you, then a vintage prom dress might just be what you are looking for.
When you think of vintage clothing, your thought goes to the clothing from the 60's to the 80's, but it is not unusual that there is a demand for 50's or even 40's vintage prom dresses. And often these vintage dresses are very well made and designed and this could mean that you will not always get off cheaply. Very often this kind of dresses are very hard to find and the price really depends on how rare it is and in what condition it has been preserved.
But to worry about the expenses is not the first thing you should be doing. Finding and choosing a prom dress can be real fun and you might start to ask your mother if she still has her prom dress, she would probably be very delighted to see your wear her prom dress. A good place to start your search for vintage clothing is the internet of course. There are so many online shops today offering vintage clothing and often have prom dresses at real bargain prices.
A vintage prom dress in a way represents the era it was designed for. Wearing a prom dress like that, you will most likely be noticed just as much and maybe more as the girls wearing the designer gowns. Therefore, if you really want to stand out, you will do your hair and your make up to match the era to which the gown represents.
A huge advantage of choosing to go with a vintage prom dress is that there are so many different types of dresses and styles to choose from and you will treasure the memories when you look back on your prom, some girls will have memories of having the newest and most expensive dress, but you will have had the pleasure of traveling back in time by going to your prom in a vintage prom dress.
Prom dresses in the 1950s were soft and romantic, generally full length, with a soft, innocent yet romantic look and the cap sleeves, satin waistbands, lace, bodices and frilly frocks with lantern sleeves represented beauty and femininity. Later on, several more flamboyant styles emerged, like gaucho pants, bolero jackets, and other fads like the harem look with the ballooning skirt, all inspired by Hollywood.
Vintage prom dresses have become very popular and the 50's and 60's looks are back with long chiffon gowns with full collars and full-length sheer train; glamorous strapless dresses with winged upper bodice and a full skirt. Semi-sheer chiffon gowns with embroidered organdy and Empire waist-favorites in the 60-are also making a huge comeback among the younger set. Most of the youngsters are opting to dress up their ensembles with vintage jackets, coats, shoes, shawls and jewelry.