Article by Tammy Grubb
The vintage style is timeless and classic. Plus, it?s easy to find a silhouette that?s right for any body size or shape, especially if you?ve got more curves with which to work. Vintage style is affordable, too, and the best part is whatever you find is almost always going to be a one-of-a-kind piece. Drop by online retailers like Maurices and Modcloth regularly to stay abreast of an ever-changing selection of dresses from decades past. Some of the more popular styles include:
1. Evening Dress
Look no further than the 1980s to put the sparkle and shine into your night out. Look for a square neckline, padded shoulders or billowing sleeves and a straight, slim skirt to start your own “Dynasty” of luxurious fashion. These dresses are uniquely two-toned with sequins and metallic fabrics up top and finished with a rich velvet skirt.
2. Cotton Sundress
Fresh pastels and a lightweight style will have you longing for a romp through fields of daisies if you choose this 1960s-era staple. Made with a low scoop neck and generous elastic around the waist and sleeves, the cotton sundress accents any figure. Wear it with natural-colored sandals or flats.
3. Halter Dress
Dress up or down in this classic, breezy dress. Pair it with classic pumps–a la Marilyn Monroe–or Bobby socks and saddle shoes for a 1950s-inspired style, or go mod with fabulous psychedelic prints and flowing fabrics. Bright colors and graphic prints accented with big sunglasses and a floppy hat will bring you back to the future in time to experience some 1980s retro glam.
4. Bohemian Flair
The 1970s was a decade of artistic style and hippie chic. Capture the feeling again with a wild floral print dress and stretchy fabrics that hug your curves. This earthy dress–available in sleeved and sleeveless styles–blends well with natural textures and woven accessories.
5. Shift Dress
Explore your inner Jackie O with a 1960s shift dress in pastel blue, spring green, delicate pink or canary yellow. Finish the look with a single strand of pearls, a cute pillbox hat and lady-like white gloves. Bridge anyone?
6. Little Black Dress
Audrey Hepburn and the little black dress will never go out of style. Worn long, this 1950s-era dress drapes your body for a sophisticated ?Breakfast at Tiffany?s? elegance, while the shorter version flares at the waist creating a bouncy, youthful look, a la ?Funny Face.?
7. The Janis Dress
Let your beauty flower in this free-spirited dress from the 1960s. The dress that Janis Joplin made famous is commonly available in natural hues and floral fabrics or swirling psychedelic prints. Wear it with sandals and a wide-brim hat, or just go barefoot.
8. The Wrap Dress
Italian designer Diane von Furstenberg created a timeless classic in the early 1970s when she introduced the wrap dress to New York?s fashion world. Curvier girls, get excited–this dress was created to show off your assets! The vintage wrap dress is often available in flattering silk, amazing animal prints and vibrant florals.
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