The average cost of a wedding in 2009 in the UK is a staggering £18000, so it's no wonder that that there has been a dramatic increase of interest in vintage wedding dresses this year.
Everybody wants their wedding day to be special, so what could be more special than a dress designed by Versace or Yves St Laurent at a fraction of the cost!
STYLES OF DRESSES
So what kind of styles can you expect to find? Well, depending on what era you look at there is a type of dress to suit every taste.
1920's and 1930's
Long, slinky and beaded dresses were popular in the 20's and 30's, usually made from silk or satin in shades of ivory. Dropped waistlines and thin straps are quite often a feature from this era.
1920's and 1930's
Long, slinky and beaded dresses were popular in the 20's and 30's, usually made from silk or satin in shades of ivory. Dropped waistlines and thin straps are quite often a feature from this era.
1940's
War-time brides wore long sleeved wedding dresses with a fitted waistline and usually with a crew-neck style neckline.
1950's
Lace and tulle were the fabrics in fashion in the 195o's. Hemlines were shorter and sometimes teamed with a full skirt and strapless top.
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1960's
Wedding dress took on a slightly caftan look, with an A-line style skirt and capped sleeves. Trains began to come into fashion and were often attached at the upper back of the dress.
1970's
70's dresses took on a almost medieval look with draping fabrics and a "dust ruffle" which was attached to the hem of the dress.
70's dresses took on a almost medieval look with draping fabrics and a "dust ruffle" which was attached to the hem of the dress.
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