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The Evolution of the Wedding Dress Part 1

June 4, 2013 wb Leave a Comment

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Have you ever looked at wedding dresses of years past? How about decades past? Here, we’ve compiled wedding dresses from every decade, all the way back to the 20’s, so you can see how the wedding dress has evolved over time. Have a look:

20’s Wedding Dress

The 1920’s wedding dress was traditionally a sheath-style dress that was loose fitting and featured plenty of beautiful embellishment. The bride typically wore a cap-style head piece with a flowing veil, and the hair was traditionally done in a charming updo.

The Evolution of the Wedding Dress Part 1

The Evolution of the Wedding Dress Part 1
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30’s Wedding Dress

By the 1930’s, more brides began wearing dresses with cinched waists, though the bodice and skirt still hung loosely. There was more beading and embellishment, and the 30’s dresses often featured long sleeves that were fitted to the arms.

The Evolution of the Wedding Dress Part 1
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The Evolution of the Wedding Dress Part 1
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40’s Wedding Dress

In the 1940’s wedding dress shapes were similar to the 30’s, but the bodices became more elaborate. They often featured pleated or manipulated material. On most 1940’s wedding dresses, the waists were cinched, and many dresses were made from lace.

The Evolution of the Wedding Dress Part 1
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The Evolution of the Wedding Dress Part 1
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50’s Wedding Dress

In the 1950’s, wedding dresses featured a specific type of fitted bodice, cinched waist and flowing skirt. Long or short sleeves or even sleeveless dresses were popular, and the skirts became shorter. Calf length skirts became all the rage.

The Evolution of the Wedding Dress Part 1
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The Evolution of the Wedding Dress Part 1
Photo Source: omgthatdress.tumblr.com

In part 2, we’ll talk about wedding dresses from the 60’s all the way through today! Don’t forget to check it out.

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