Wedding dresses in the style of "retro"

On her wedding day, every bride wants to look charming, amazing, gorgeous and memorable. Recently, retro wedding dresses have become popular.

The name of the style - “retro” has Latin roots, and in translation means “movement back”. It is important to note that this style covers a fairly long period of time - from the 20s to the 80s of the last century. This explains its diversity.

Wedding dresses in this style are characterized by their mysteriousness and fascinate unpredictability. Therefore, the style of "retro" enjoys the same interest and success among designers around the world. This does not mean that they completely copy the retro-models, they only borrow their best parts, use bold combinations of materials.

Retro style is a combination of different eras, which gives designers some freedom in ideas and solutions, while maintaining the basic principles and the main concept of style.

The perfection of wedding dresses in retro style has no limits. New unusual elements are added, ways of sewing are changed. But, nevertheless, the concept remains the same - a dress in this style should look like an outfit from the past.

Among the models of retro wedding dresses stands out several radically different directions. This is explained by the fact that they belong to different eras.

1. The fitting wedding dress without sleeves, bare back. Epatage and audacity of this image is not for everyone. A bold and deep cut on the back, some brides ask designers to cover with thin laces that create the illusion of understatement and innocence.
2. Dresses with a long train and a neckline. The train is the hem of the dress, which in these models of wedding dresses is distinguished by its length. Effective and convenient when such a train can be attached to the wrist of the bride.
3. Short wedding dresses. The retro style is also characterized by short bridal dresses, which immediately sets them apart from the crowd. This style is characterized by a fluffy short skirt, wide belt, which favorably emphasizes the waist or corset.

This epoch received its name in honor of Queen Victoria, who ruled during this period. The wedding dress of this period is characterized by a narrow corsage, which emphasizes the waist, and a fluffy multi-layered skirt.

In the 20s of the last century, short wedding dresses were popular. This was facilitated by the idea of ​​Coco Chanel, who put on the notorious short tight black dress. It so mesmerized everyone and discouraged that very soon, under his style, they began to sew wedding dresses en masse. The difference was observed only in color - they were light, pastel colors.

The opposite during this period is a trend in fashion called art deco. A wedding dress in this style is characterized by a cylindrical shape, a waist lowered to the hips and a length reaching just below the knees.

In the 30s, wedding dresses fitted hips fit. Their length was just below the knee. Relevant to the bride began to shawl or mantle. During this period, the world saw dresses with bold cuts on the back, causing a neckline, which beautifully and favorably emphasized the ladies chest. The train became popular, and the wedding dress was complemented by multiple accessories.

The Second World War affected the fashion of the 40s. Clothing for women began to resemble a military uniform.However, wedding dresses in this period are distinguished by their simplicity and tenderness. A characteristic feature of dresses in the 40s were slightly bare shoulders in combination with long sleeves.

In the 50s, wedding dresses necessarily had a corset. The fluffy skirt with a lot of pet pods could have different lengths The bride in this image created the impression of fragile, naive and very feminine.

The 60s are characterized by conciseness. Wedding dresses during this period acquire a simple geometric shape. In the wedding fashion again come mini. The wedding dress of the 60s resembles a trapeze, and embroidery or appliqués act as decorations for it.

Wedding dresses during this period are characterized by diversity. Their unifying feature is refinement and modesty.

Long fluffy wedding dresses with abundant decorations and lots of accessories have become fashionable.

Retro style loyal to the color scheme of wedding dresses. Preference is given to delicate, pastel shades: vanilla, honey, silver or gold. However, this does not mean that there were no bright colors. Fashionistas of the time experimented, and sewed themselves green, blue and pale lilac wedding dresses.

For a wedding dress in retro style is recommended to use the following fabrics:

• silk;
• atlas;
• lace fabric;
• organza;
• crepe;
• velvet;
• brocade, etc.

The decoration of wedding dresses in retro style can be called their rich decoration. It was she who gave the dress elegance and chic. Beadwork, glass beads, “Art Deco” were actively used. Depending on the era, the decoration of wedding dresses had its own nuances and subtleties.

A constant attribute of a wedding dress is shoes. Retro style is characterized by different types of shoes. It all depends on the characteristics of a particular era. At the beginning, popular shoes with square heels, the end of the era was characterized by high-heeled boat shoes.

At different times, veils, gloves and flowers for the bride acted as accessories. For short wedding dresses, a corresponding short veil was chosen. Long models could have a magnificent veil, with flounces and a train.

Gloves are selected for the dress model. For retro dresses of the 20s, you can opt for long, arm-fitting gloves. For the subsequent periods, lace lace gloves are characteristic, barely covering the hand.

Bouquet for the bride in retro style should be characterized by purity, innocence and modesty.

Hairstyle in jazz style embodies the waves. 30-40th year, it is characterized by the appearance of curls and rollers near the temples and forehead.

The 50s bring fashionable hairstyles that are done with a fleece. In order to make the hair more lush and voluminous hairpieces and special pads are often used.

Bridal makeup begins with a properly selected skin tone. The retro period emphasizes the eyes and lips: arrows are carefully drawn, false eyelashes are used, lipstick is chosen in bright, rich tones.

Particularly popular was the so-called "fly", which was glued over the lip.

Modernity is experiencing a surge in fashion for a retro wedding. Experienced designers and makeup artists will help you create an individual image that will emphasize your inner state. Among the popular images can be identified romantic, touching and tender bride from the 50s, or daring, lively from the 60s. Any retro style image is special, you need to feel it and merge with it.

A retro wedding is like an echo of the past that sounds in the present. You will remember it for the rest of your life.