| The new trend in bridesmaid dresses seems to be - | | | | Shopping for a bridesmaid dress is difficult in the first |
| go vintage. Brides are shopping for Pin up girl style | | | | place, but finding quality vintage dresses is even more |
| dresses and Flapper styles and, more often than not, | | | | difficult. It is important to choose dresses which match |
| coming up empty. | | | | the color and theme of your wedding, as well as work |
| While most people associate 1920s fashion with | | | | in form and function. |
| flapper and gangster type clothing, those styles | | | | Choose your bridesmaid dress with care as they |
| weren't actually popularized until 1925 and forward. | | | | often need more than one alteration. Not every figure |
| Before the flapper girls and dresses were dancing | | | | can wear a halter dress, keep the style for women |
| around the speakeasies, women were wearing long | | | | with smaller arms and waists. When choosing a |
| drop waist dresses which stood approximately 12-14 | | | | flapper dress for your bridesmaids, be sure to |
| inches from the floor. The onset of the different styles | | | | measure hip size carefully, as the waist must fit more |
| was a move towards rebellion by women in an | | | | snugly in that area. Having a bridesmaid dress made is |
| attempt to draw attention to women's rights. Girdles | | | | often more expensive than buying the dress. There |
| were dispensed, hems rose, sleeves disappeared and | | | | are specialty shops which make dresses in the pin up |
| women were in control of their bodies for the first time | | | | and flapper styles. Even has the different styles of the |
| in history. Its a tribute to these women and the fight for | | | | eras. |
| women's rights which makes 1920s style vintage | | | | Stick with the theme when choosing accessories to |
| bridesmaid dresses a social, as well as fashion, | | | | match your clothing. Flapper girls wore long pearl |
| statement. | | | | necklaces which hung down to the navel, as well as |
| The popularity of stars such as Katy Perry and Dita | | | | wrapped around the neck once. Cloche hats and |
| Von Teese have created a different type of niche in | | | | tightly bound curls were the styles of the 1920s. |
| the bridesmaid dress. The pin up girl styles. While these | | | | Lipsticks were red and shoes were Mary Janes. |
| stars sport the dresses of the 1950s, they were | | | | When choosing the pin up girl style dress, remember |
| actually made popular by Bettie Page. Betty Page | | | | the importance of bust and waist sizes. Measure |
| often called "The Queen of Pin up", wore lovely swing | | | | carefully around the largest part of the chest and |
| style dresses with crinoline, and peter pan halter | | | | waist. Long hair is a perfect fit for this type of dress |
| dresses. The dresses were featured in bright reds and | | | | and can hide the halter clasp. White gloves and large |
| dark blues, sometimes with polka dots. Tight waisted | | | | brimmed hats are the perfect accessories. |
| and fitted bodices were the norm and while Bettie | | | | Whichever vintage style you choose, be sure to buy |
| Page was sporting the halter form of the dress, stars | | | | at a reputable shop and remember that once |
| like Doris Day were wearing the short sleeved | | | | alterations are complete, you won't be able to return |
| versions with dainty white gloves. | | | | the dress. |