1950s Style Dresses Five Things You Need to Know

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1950s Style Dresses Five Things You Need to
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• 1950s dresses are the epitome of beauty. They
  have a quality about them that means they flatter
  almost any frame. Big, small, tall, or thin, this
  style will enhance your look while downplaying
  any flaws.
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• In order to pull the look of successfully, you
  need to understand the following five concerns
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• Sizing
• If you're buying a vintage dress, then you need
  to understand that sizing changes over time. For
  example, Marylyn Monroe was a size 16 in the
  1950s, but today, that size equates to a UK size
  10 (Yes, this comes as a huge disappointment for
  those of us who wear a current size 16!).

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• For this reason, its important that you try the
  dress on for size. If this isnt possible, e.g.
  you're buying online, then ask the seller to send
  you details of the measurements in centimetres or
  inches. From there, you can work out whether the
  dress will be a good fit.
• When buying vintage-style dresses, such as the
  Dolly Dot dresses range, then check the sizing
  charts before you buy the dress.
• Quality
• The quality of the 1950s dresses is somewhat hit
  and miss. You can find some exceptionally high
  quality dresses within the range, but also some
  low quality dresses too. To avoid buying a dress
  that looks and feels cheap, check out the review
  sections and see how other people rate that
  particular brand. If the dress is a one-off, then
  ask the seller for further details to avoid
  disappointment.

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• Body Shape
• We mentioned earlier that the style is
  appropriate for any body shape. This is true, but
  you need to be aware that this style of dress
  emphasises the female form. If youre
  uncomfortable with having curves in all the right
  places it can draw unwanted attention then
  consider avoiding this style, or choosing a dress
  that has a lighter material and less of a fanned
  skirt.
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• Seasonality
• Over time, the 1950s dresses have become
  particularly fun and exuberant. For this reason,
  as a style, it is mostly associated with spring
  and summer. We would recommend wearing them in
  these seasons, rather than in autumn and winter,
  because it will help you stay truer to the spirit
  of the dress and it will bring that lightness and
  optimism of the seasons.

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• Colours and Patterns
• Following on closely from point 4, 1950s style
  dresses tend to have extremely playful motifs.
  For example, its common to find Dolly Dot
  dresses with all manner of patterns, from
  butterflies to lollipops, polka dots to geometric
  shapes.
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• If you love experimenting with fun and gregarious
  patterns, then this is definitely a style of
  clothing that you'll love. Its impossible to
  feel unhappy when wearing such a fun and funky
  dress well, were sure some of you will manage
  it, but in general, you'll light up the room.
• We hope that you have found the above information
  useful. 1950s dresses are a fantastic dress to
  choose when you want to bring light and air to an
  occasion. Theyre perfect for birthday parties,
  summer parties, and all sorts of fun occasions.

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