{"id":409007032,"date":"2020-06-11T06:27:26","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T11:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409007032"},"modified":"2021-06-11T06:31:26","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T11:31:26","slug":"vintage-dress-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/vintage-dress-styles\/","title":{"rendered":"The most common vintage dress styles"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_409007033\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409007033\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-409007033\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-400x400.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409007033\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Image via https:\/\/twitter.com\/olganash987)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re keen to have <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/weddings\/\">a vintage-themed wedding<\/a> or simply adore wearing vintage clothing on a daily basis, it is a style that is hugely popular all around the world. One of the most common types of vintage clothing people like to snap up is dresses.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the rise of online retail and a number of specialist shops located all over the country and abroad, the public has more access to vintage styles than ever before. Dresses have been the go-to vintage option for women over the years, especially when it comes to a big occasion. These types of dresses can be found online, too. Alongside using our smartphone devices to order in lunch, watch Netflix or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mansioncasino.com\/uk\/slots\/cat-queen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">play Cat Queen online slots<\/a>, there are a variety of apps and online e-commerce stores people utilize to discover a vintage gem or two. All it takes is a tap on a smartphone, and a vintage dress can arrive at your door in days.<\/p>\n<p>The variety of vintage dress styles on offer is wide also. In order to make sure that you purchase the ideal vintage dress style for you, here is a look at some of the most common options people tend to go for in 2021.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_mini_dress\"><\/span><strong>The mini dress <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-649120050f16b\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-649120050f16b\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/vintage-dress-styles\/#The_mini_dress\" title=\"The mini dress \">The mini dress <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/vintage-dress-styles\/#The_A-line_vintage_dress\" title=\"The A-line vintage dress \">The A-line vintage dress <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/vintage-dress-styles\/#The_dropped_waist_vintage_dress\" title=\"The dropped waist vintage dress\">The dropped waist vintage dress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/vintage-dress-styles\/#The_bias_cut_vintage_dress\" title=\"The bias cut vintage dress \">The bias cut vintage dress <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/vintage-dress-styles\/#The_maxi_dress\" title=\"The maxi dress \">The maxi dress <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>After emerging in the early <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/60s\">1960s<\/a>, the mini dress took the world by storm and was a commonly snapped up product for women. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vam.ac.uk\/articles\/introducing-mary-quant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British fashion designer and fashion icon Mary Quant<\/a> made a name for herself thanks to her Chelsea look mini dresses and paved the way for other designers to follow her lead and essentially try and do better. As a result, the mini dress style is still going strong today. Celebrities like <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/70s\/1970s-celebrity-icons-influences-on-2011-fashion-part-2\/\">Twiggy<\/a> also made the style seem cool and hip, enabling it to appeal to a wider audience in the process. Modern versions of the mini dress are still thriving too, with the satin slip dress being a favorite for many.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_A-line_vintage_dress\"><\/span><strong>The A-line vintage dress <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_409007034\" style=\"width: 848px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409007034\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-409007034\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"838\" height=\"1254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image.png 838w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-334x500.png 334w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-802x1200.png 802w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-768x1149.png 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-400x600.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409007034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Image via https:\/\/twitter.com\/soniagr52550693)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Another favorite for women at the moment, the A-line vintage dress look was prominent in the 1960s and was essentially a sleeveless dress that gets wider towards the hem. A style adopted by many famous faces over the years, <a href=\"https:\/\/visforvintage.net\/2012\/03\/15\/a-line\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">particularly in the 1970s<\/a>, the A-line style will be around for a while longer yet. It\u2019s incredibly common to see at <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-summer-50s-to-90s\/\">summer events<\/a>, in particular.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_dropped_waist_vintage_dress\"><\/span><strong>The dropped waist vintage dress<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Particularly popular in the <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/20s\">1920s<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/30s\">1930s<\/a>, the dropped waist vintage dress was occasionally accompanied by a sash. Comprising of an extended bodice with a shorter, usually gathered, pleated, or godet set skirt, this type of dress style is fairly hard to locate online, but you might be able to pick one up at a vintage shop or two. A popular choice for many women at the moment is the sailor dress with sailor-style collar and ribbon trim, for example. There are plenty of options in this area, though.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_bias_cut_vintage_dress\"><\/span><strong>The bias cut vintage dress <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The go-to option for women in the <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/30s\">1930s<\/a>, the bias cut vintage dress style represents all things Hollywood and became a common style to see at numerous red carpet events at the time. Still, a common look for women to pick today, it\u2019s a style that champions the hips and oozes elegance. Best suited to silk and fine jersey knits, this type of style is a popular choice if you require an evening gown, some lingerie, and bridal wear.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Making a 1930&#039;s dress : Historical sewing | how to sew a vintage dress | bias cut dress\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nePFpCV4Hto?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_maxi_dress\"><\/span><strong>The maxi dress <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Known for skimming the floor in the <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/70s\">1970s<\/a>, thanks to its full-length design, the <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-maxi-dresses-era\/\">maxi dress<\/a> is a great option for people today. Laura Ashley was known for them, too.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re keen to have a vintage-themed wedding or simply adore wearing vintage clothing on a daily basis, it is a style that is hugely popular all around the world. One of the most common types of vintage clothing people like to snap up is dresses. Thanks to the rise of online retail and a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1554,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"categories":[3852],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/409007032"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1554"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=409007032"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/409007032\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=409007032"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=409007032"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=409007032"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}