Wedding Dresses : Retro to Modern

by Katie on May 28, 2008 · 3 comments

in Fashion and Trends, History & Tradition, Just for the Bride, Pure Inspiration

Vintage. Classic. Timeless. There is just something about [some] “old stuff” that I find irresistible. This especially holds true in the world and history of weddings. I saw a post over at Peonies and Polaroids about retro swim wear (which I really wish could come completely back into fashion) which has inspired this post. I hope you like it.


The retro “Princess Bride”:
Princess Bride
*From Millie Motts

The modern dress:
Michelle Roth
*From Michelle Roth

The retro “Full Skirt & Bolero Jacket”:
Ball Gown and Jacket
*From Millie Motts

The modern dress (minus the jacket):
Vera Wang
*From Vera Wang

The retro “Dress with Sleeves”:
Sleeves
*From Millie Motts

The modern dress:
modern sleeves
*From Badgley Mischka

The retro “Glam Dress”:
1920’s glam
*From VAM.ac.uk

The modern dress:
Modern Glam
*From Hannah Hartnell

Related posts:

  1. Those Bridesmaids’ Dresses
  2. Happy Birthday, BRIDES!
  3. Something Old, Something New
  4. I’ve Always Wanted a Glass Slipper…
  5. A tidbit from Palm Peach!

{ 3 comments… read them below or add one }

1 chinastylish June 11, 2008 at 12:14 am

Very Nice Photo

2 Tara September 1, 2008 at 11:45 pm

The first retro dress pattern is the one my grandmother used to make her wedding dress (the short one) and bridesmaids dresses. We still have the pattern and I might be using it to make my wedding dress for next May!

3 The Pissed Off Bride December 22, 2008 at 4:15 am

I LOVE, love, love, that last dress!!!

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