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  • May28th

    Vintage Prom Dresses

    Posted in: Vintage

    As soon as prom rolls around every girl graduating either from 8th grade or high school does exactly the same thing: she runs out to a retail store or a boutique and buys a brand new formal dress. There's nothing wrong with that whatsoever. Ive done it. All of my friends did it. But no one ever seems to think of the alternative. Why not go with vintage prom dresses instead?

    With vintage prom dresses, you don't need to be armed with a purse full of money for your impending prom night. You may be lucky enough to find a dress as gorgeous as the one I found quite unexpectedly. Once I stumbled onto a gorgeous vintage little number. I wasn't actually looking for a dress. There was no occasion. Vintage is like that somehow.

    Just as important as the vintage prom dress is the girl wearing it. Whatever your style, be it innocent 1950s girl next door or vampy vixen, your hair, makeup, and accessories as well as your unique personality all play a part in your unforgettable prom night. And don't forget your other all-too-important prom accessory: your date. The best way to ensure a good night for your high school prom is to get with a guy who acts as courteous and classy as he looks. You deserve royal treatment vintage queen!

    High school proms are all about fashion, and designers nowadays are always trying to come up with the hottest designs for teenagers to make a big impression on this big day. One thing that many girls are doing now is to stand out from the crowd by wearing a vintage prom dress. Prom dresses in the 1950s were typically full length dresses, and were romantic and innocent. They often had cap sleeves, lace accents, and frilly frocks. Other gowns from the The 1950s and 1960s incorporated chiffon materials, full collars, intricate embroidery, and empire waists. These dresses are actually perfect for themed proms, such as movie-inspired ones, which are very fun. Girls can make their look more mature too by adding cheap vintage women''s clothing, jewelry and accessories as well.

    You can usually get your dress altered to your size, so you can shop online for a size that's close to yours.

    If you want to check out the Toronto, Ontario vintage prom dresses, here are some clothing stores you can check out:

    1. Kensington Market – rather an odd place to look for clothes I admit yet I found the most adorable pair of pink and black tweed pumps there once for only $5.00. Quite unexpected and a lovely little find.

    2. Vintage Clothing Trends– on Queen Street in Toronto, one of my favorites without a doubt. There are many different styles of dresses for women and girls. Evening/cocktail dresses are only one of the categories. There were two different vintage 1950s summer dresses that caught my eye in particular, pale yellow with a deeper yellow, satin waist band. A fabulous price too, in the $45.00 range. Another favorite of mine was a slinky, sexy, black Lee Jordan 1970s vintage dress with spaghetti straps and a slightly flared skirt. It was very slim fitting and made from polyester, an easy fabric to care for if ever there was one. It retailed for an incredible $28.00!

    3. If you have a few hundred dollars to spare and are looking for a goth prom dress, check out Northboundleather in Toronto. This store specializes in, surprise, surprise, leather items that are high quality, stylish and gorgeous. Black leather dresses and separates such as corsets and mini-skirts are always available and very sexy. One of my favorites is a classy, full-length black ladies dress, tight bodice and long, flared leather skirt, SKU #6433, retailing at a reasonable $323.00. More stunning vintage prom dresses can be found at Dark Destiny Designs. Consider a red corset and a red, fun, flared skirt, absolutely adorable and red-hot on anyone!

  • May12th

    Timeless Style: Evening Dresses

    Posted in: Vintage

    A lot of women like to dress up for a night on the town. To stand out in the crowd, try to wear vintage evening dress with a retro style. A lot of dresses now adapt a vintage style so finding one would not be that hard. There is always a vintage evening dress that is appropriate for every occasion. It is also available in different styles that would flatter different figures.

    One of these styles is the empire line. It has a classic vintage shape which has materials that skim over the bottom half of the body. This is particularly flattering to women who have a pear shape body because it conceals the parts that a woman wish is kept hidden. It was popular during the 70s, characterized by a high waistline that starts beneath the bust and flows to a full skirt. This style is also suitable for petite figures because it creates an illusion of height.

    Another style is the ball gown where it has a full skirt that starts at the waist that reaches the floor. This style is perfect for tall women because the style visually cuts the body in half. This also looks very elegant, and can make a woman feel like a princess.

    Another elegant evening dress is the A-line gown, also called the princess gown. These are fancier than your average vintage cocktail dresses. It can be very glamorous with its fitted bodice and a full, billowing skirt that starts at the natural waist. This style was introduced in the late 60s and early 70s. It is flattering for almost all types of body shape but particularly useful for those who want to hide large hips and thighs.

    Another style is the bouffant gown which is making a reappearance. The style uses sheer materials like net, nylon or silk for its puffed-out skirt. It is also similar to the princess gown which has a flared skirt that is great for hiding large hips and thighs.

    While vintage mini dresses have been trendy since it first appeared in the 60s. It has a lot of version like the strapless or tulip shaped, so one cannot just describe it using a couple of words. This style is suitable for petite figures, one characteristic that describes its different types is that it is short. It will definitely expose the legs.

    Lastly, there is the flapper dress that became popular in the 20s. It has been a favorite vintage evening dress because of its beautiful beading and fringing. This classic look can be worn by anybody.