| When you shop for vintage clothing, you will enjoy | | | | of the dresses themselves. Also, clothing that was |
| garments of historical interest that are unique in | | | | made in the 1950's was not required to have a label |
| appearance and rewarding to own. When people look | | | | sewn into the garment to instruct the wearer on how |
| for clothing, like a 50's vintage dress, they can enjoy | | | | to care for it, such as, how to launder the item, as |
| the quality of the fabrics that clothes were made from | | | | these were not required by law until the 70's. |
| in years past that are no longer available. | | | | Bracelet-length sleeves were in great demand in the |
| There are disadvantages, however, because the | | | | late 50's, and many 50's vintage dresses come with |
| selection of available vintage clothing can frequently be | | | | this type of sleeve among other styles that were also |
| a challenge. Also, vintage clothing shops will often mix | | | | seen then. |
| different eras of clothing in with those that are 50's | | | | Locating the Right Dress for You |
| vintage dresses. How can you differentiate between | | | | If you are perusing this particular article, there may be |
| the eras? | | | | a particular style of vintage 50's dress you are looking |
| Features that Define the Era | | | | for. Fortunately, there are other options available to the |
| You're in luck, because each different era can be | | | | ones you usually see through the media. A lot of |
| identified though specific styles and features. While | | | | designers influenced the style of the dresses seen in |
| there may be some crossover in styles, 50's vintage | | | | the 1950's, particularly French designers, such as |
| dresses and those from other eras can be separated | | | | Christian Dior. |
| out due to certain features. | | | | Vintage dresses, no matter what era they come from, |
| For example, the halter-style neckline was a very | | | | have a unique fit and shape to them. Don't get |
| distinctive feature that was popular in the 50's. | | | | discouraged if the dress doesn't quite fit correctly, as |
| Although halter necks have enjoyed a recent | | | | some adjustment may be required, or wearing a |
| resurgence, you can identify one from the 50's by | | | | petticoat underneath could make a big difference in |
| some other characteristics. | | | | how the dress looks. The shapes and the sizing of |
| During this era, clothing labels were rarely used. These | | | | garments have evolved over the years, but there is a |
| dresses are not likely to have labels, because the | | | | lot of truth to the reported splendor of a 50's vintage |
| designers and dressmakers did the actual construction | | | | dress! |