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1950s style wedding dresses

Filed under Bridesmaid Dresses + Knee-Length Wedding Dresses + Strapless Wedding Dresses  1:33 pm

The great thing about 50s style wedding dresses is that they look good on every type of physique – short, tall, heavy or slender. If your bridal party is a mix of sizes and shapes, and you like 1950s fashions, you might consider dressing youself and your bridal party in this versatile style. 

The 50s style wedding dress is cut straight across, cinched in at the waist and then flares in a wide circle skirt. The bridesmaid dresses are usually cut short right below the knee. 

Nowadays you can get this type of bridal gown in just about every color of the rainbow. For a more contemporary look choose pastel colors like sage or lilac. For a look that is more true to the 1950s, choose bolder colors like royal blue or bright red, or a floral print.

Candy Anthony, based in London, has a gorgeous selection of 1950’s inspired gowns. All the images below are from the store’s Web site. (I love these dresses!) For additional inspiration, check out the A Dress A Day blog.

1950s Style Wedding Dresses

1950s Gowns

1950s Bridesmaid Dresses

Candy Anthony
Unit 1.12-1.13
First Floor Courtyard
Oxo Tower Wharf
Bargehouse Street
South Bank, London
SE1 9PH
www.candyanthony.com

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  1. 13 Responses to “1950s style wedding dresses”

  2. MY DAUGHTER IS GETTING MARRIED IN FEB 08 AND SHE LOVES CANDY ANTHONY DRESSES. UNFORTUNELY WE LIVE IN THE US. WHERE CAN WE GET A LIKE THE ANTHONY DESIGNS.

    By SHARON PINNER on Nov 22, 2007

  3. Sharon,
    Thanks for this question! Luckily there are places in the U.S. where you can get a fabulous 1950’s dress.

    Post Girl Vintage – based out of California – has some great dresses that you can order online.

    Stephanie James Couture, also in California, has some beautiful dresses.

    – Melissa

    By Melissa Chang on Nov 23, 2007

  4. I looooove these dresses. any suggestions for a bride in Canada?!

    hi Chandra,
    The dresses are gorgeous, aren’t they? One suggestion is to try an online retailer that sells these types of dresses – one like Vintageous Vintage Clothing. You hopefully will be able to find a great dress – and get a great price. I’ll keep updating Gownella with new 1950’s style dresses as I find them, so stay posted! –Melissa

    By Chandra Kasper on Jan 13, 2008

  5. Thanks for the tip! I’ve been checking both vintageous and posh girl, hopefully something will turn up! I’ll keep checking back here too! Thanks a bunch!

    By Chandra Kasper on Jan 26, 2008

  6. I love the Candy Anthony dresses too, however I don’t have the budget for their prices. I am looking for a bridesmaid dress, where can I get a 50’s style dress?

    By Sally Gelling on Mar 9, 2008

  7. You can find it on http://dressesaccessories.com

    By dresses accessories on Sep 17, 2008

  8. I am also interested in vntage dresses. Seriously looking at the “beautiful” dress from blue bridal wear…but was wondering, what sort of budget are we talking about wioth a Candy Anthony dress? because they are temptingly beautiful

    By soon to be married on Jan 27, 2009

  9. I love these 1950’s vintage style dresses. The problem I am finding is that I am a size 12, so my measurements are very different than the measurements I am finding in any vintage dress I look at. My waist (unfortunately) is not 10″ smaller than my bust and hips. Any suggestions of how I can get this look?

    By Amanda on Jan 30, 2009

  10. check out http://www.dollycouture.net They make beautiful custom 50’s style dresses for very cheap! I’m having one made myself…

    By Nicola on Jul 24, 2009

  11. Any ideas where you can find a 50s style wedding dress for a budget of £300 for my sister?. We live in Brighton

    By Katy on Sep 17, 2009

  12. Snap Katy!

    So far i have only found Joanne Fleming Design but I think even these are over budget.

    Vintage is another option but at a UK size 10 not sure if I’m going to find one for my size, they all seem to be 6-8…

    By Polly on Nov 27, 2009

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