Stephanie Gaito
Hello, lovely ladies! Its time for another vintage wedding theme! Todays theme is all about 50s glam, a time when rhinestones ruled and pearls were the perfect touch! This is truly a timeless theme since the silhouettes of 50s dresses were so flattering on many different body shapes. The best way to nip in a waist and create a flirty shape is to pick a fabulous vintage 50s dress and add a crinoline to achieve an hourglass shape.
The 50s was not a decade known for showing a ton of skin so many of the classic wedding dresses of the era are pretty modest. A way to get a little more of a modern look while still staying vintage is to look for 50s party or prom dresses in white. Many of them are knee length, with a flouncy, layered skirt perfect for a wedding! Little details will pull this look together. Keep rhinestones, bows and pearls close at hand for creating the perfect touch. Choose a shoe with a mid to high heel to accentuate and elongate the leg, playing close attention to the front details. Make sure to pick up a shoe with a little bow or rhinestone details at the toe.
Another great thing about this decade is the abundance of wedding-perfect hats! There are so many beautiful options out there in many styles and colors. I love the idea of a bow perched atop your curls with a vintage veil. So classic! This theme is great because you can decide how kitschy you want to go. You could choose an old church with classic mid century architecture or a dance hall decorated like a sock hop! Whether its Madmen-esque with a smoky glamourous feel or a classic car theme with a rockabilly edge, you can make this wedding a 1950s dream!
Good luck! xoxo Stephanie
photo credits from left to right: vintage tapered faux pearl necklace by Ophela Vintage, vintage 50's floral wedges by FabGabs, vintage 50's ivory white lace wedding dress by Jumbelaya, 1950's clear rhinestone necklace by Nostalgia Blues, beautiful faux wedding bouquet by Watermenot, vintage sheer organza rose head piece with veil by Vintage Repeats, vintage 50's bow heels by Revolving Styles, 50's embroidered evening purse by La Mistinguette, vintage 50s bridesmaid pink party dress by Jumbelaya, All on Etsy
Thanks Stephanie! For more of Gaito’s fashion insights visit her style blog, Kaleidoscopic Sea, and to purchase some of her hand picked threads head to her Etsy shop, Trip Out Vintage.
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