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Retro Vintage Swing Dresses

Introduce a touch of feminine glamour to your wardrobe with a fabulous fifties style swing dress. Vintage Mother of the Bride dresses and Mother of the Groom outfits are bound to win compliments on the big day. Design features take inspiration from a vintage shape including nipped in waist, full A-line skirts and off the shoulder necklines. Best of all the demure appeal of 50’s fashion works well for so many occasions. The retro-swing dress can be teamed with a bolero jacket for a complete wedding occasion outfit. When it comes to evening glam amp up your look further with sparkling jewellery, heels and a matching clutch.


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Vintage Occasionwear Dresses

Coast Women's Honoured Plunge Floral Vintage Embellished Wedding Dress in Ivory
Coast Women's Honoured Plunge Floral Vintage Embellished Wedding Dress in Ivory
Coast UK & IE

£199.00

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Joe Browns Sophia Vintage Style Dress
Joe Browns Sophia Vintage Style Dress
very.co.uk

£65.00

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Joe Browns Vintage Florals Tunic Dress
Joe Browns Vintage Florals Tunic Dress
very.co.uk

£60.00

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Yumi Women's Ivory Vintage Floral Wrap Midi Dress With Frill
Yumi Women's Ivory Vintage Floral Wrap Midi Dress With Frill
Coast UK & IE

was: £65.00

£52.00

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Joe Browns Penny Floral Vintage Dress
Joe Browns Penny Floral Vintage Dress
very.co.uk

was: £60.00

£36.00

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Joe Browns Rebecca Roses Vintage Printed Midi Dress
Joe Browns Rebecca Roses Vintage Printed Midi Dress
very.co.uk

was: £55.00

£33.00

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Adrianna Papell Women's Blouson Beaded Gown in Black
Adrianna Papell Women's Blouson Beaded Gown in Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £290.00

£232.00

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Adrianna Papell Women's Beaded Mikado Gown in Navy
Adrianna Papell Women's Beaded Mikado Gown in Navy
Coast UK & IE

was: £249.00

£199.20

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Adrianna Papell Women's Beaded Halter Gown in Navy
Adrianna Papell Women's Beaded Halter Gown in Navy
Coast UK & IE

was: £199.00

£159.20

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Papell Studio Women's Beaded Crepe Halter Gown in Navy
Papell Studio Women's Beaded Crepe Halter Gown in Navy
Coast UK & IE

was: £169.00

£135.20

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Monsoon Women's Clare Floral Embroidered Bardot Wedding Dress Ivory
Monsoon Women's Clare Floral Embroidered Bardot Wedding Dress Ivory
Coast UK & IE

£550.00

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Womens House of CB Giada Sequin-Embroidered Woven Maxi Dress
Womens House of CB Giada Sequin-Embroidered Woven Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£299.00

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Womens House of CB Austen Lace-Embroidered Flared-Sleeve Woven Midi Dress
Womens House of CB Austen Lace-Embroidered Flared-Sleeve Woven Midi Dress
Selfridges

£239.00

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Womens House of CB Lucianna Lace-Embroidered Slim-Fit Woven Maxi Dress
Womens House of CB Lucianna Lace-Embroidered Slim-Fit Woven Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£229.00

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Womens House of CB Cordelia Lace-Embroidered Corset Woven Maxi Dress
Womens House of CB Cordelia Lace-Embroidered Corset Woven Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£219.00

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Womens House of CB Joan Square-Neck Lace-Embroidered Woven Maxi Dress
Womens House of CB Joan Square-Neck Lace-Embroidered Woven Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£199.00

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Womens House of CB Sianna Plunge-Neck Embroidered Woven Midi Dress
Womens House of CB Sianna Plunge-Neck Embroidered Woven Midi Dress
Selfridges

£199.00

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Womens House of CB Amara Floral-Print Lace-Embroidered Stretch-Cotton Midi Dress
Womens House of CB Amara Floral-Print Lace-Embroidered Stretch-Cotton Midi Dress
Selfridges

£189.00

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Womens House of CB Amara Floral-Print Lace-Embroidered Stretch-Cotton Midi Dress
Womens House of CB Amara Floral-Print Lace-Embroidered Stretch-Cotton Midi Dress
Selfridges

£189.00

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Monsoon Orla Embroidered Shirt Dress
Monsoon Orla Embroidered Shirt Dress
very.co.uk

£180.00

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Womens House of CB Capriana Floral-Embroidered Satin Maxi Dress
Womens House of CB Capriana Floral-Embroidered Satin Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£179.00

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Womens House of CB Azzurra Floral-Embroidered Woven Maxi Dress
Womens House of CB Azzurra Floral-Embroidered Woven Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£179.00

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Coast Women's Bodice Full Skirt Wedding Dress in Ecru
Coast Women's Bodice Full Skirt Wedding Dress in Ecru
Coast UK & IE

£279.00

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Karen Millen Women's Tailored Linen Tab Waist Detail Full Skirt Midi Dress in Chocolate
Karen Millen Women's Tailored Linen Tab Waist Detail Full Skirt Midi Dress in Chocolate
Coast UK & IE

£249.00

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Karen Millen Women's Tailored Linen Tab Waist Detail Full Skirt Midi Dress in Blush
Karen Millen Women's Tailored Linen Tab Waist Detail Full Skirt Midi Dress in Blush
Coast UK & IE

£249.00

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Karen Millen Women's Tailored Linen Tab Waist Detail Full Skirt Midi Dress in Ivory
Karen Millen Women's Tailored Linen Tab Waist Detail Full Skirt Midi Dress in Ivory
Coast UK & IE

£249.00

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Karen Millen Women's Tailored Linen Tab Waist Detail Full Skirt Midi Dress in Navy
Karen Millen Women's Tailored Linen Tab Waist Detail Full Skirt Midi Dress in Navy
Coast UK & IE

£249.00

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Karen Millen Women's Compact Stretch Tab Detail Full Skirted Midi Dress in Black
Karen Millen Women's Compact Stretch Tab Detail Full Skirted Midi Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £259.00

£220.15

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Karen Millen Women's Compact Stretch Dropped Waist Full Skirted Midi Dress in Ivory
Karen Millen Women's Compact Stretch Dropped Waist Full Skirted Midi Dress in Ivory
Coast UK & IE

was: £259.00

£220.15

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Karen Millen Women's Compact Stretch Tab Detail Full Skirted Midi Dress in Dusty Rose
Karen Millen Women's Compact Stretch Tab Detail Full Skirted Midi Dress in Dusty Rose
Coast UK & IE

was: £259.00

£220.15

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Karen Millen Women's Compact Stretch Dropped Waist Full Skirted Midi Dress in Mint
Karen Millen Women's Compact Stretch Dropped Waist Full Skirted Midi Dress in Mint
Coast UK & IE

was: £259.00

£220.15

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Karen Millen Women's Petite Compact Stretch Tab Detail Full Skirted Midi Dress in Dusty Rose
Karen Millen Women's Petite Compact Stretch Tab Detail Full Skirted Midi Dress in Dusty Rose
Coast UK & IE

was: £259.00

£220.15

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Karen Millen Women's Plus Size Compact Stretch Dropped Waist Full Skirted Midi Dress in Mint
Karen Millen Women's Plus Size Compact Stretch Dropped Waist Full Skirted Midi Dress in Mint
Coast UK & IE

was: £259.00

£220.15

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Karen Millen Women's Spot Jacquard Square Neck Tailored Full Skirted Midi Dress in Mono
Karen Millen Women's Spot Jacquard Square Neck Tailored Full Skirted Midi Dress in Mono
Coast UK & IE

was: £249.00

£211.65

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Womens Taller Marmo Fringed Cape Woven Maxi Dress
Womens Taller Marmo Fringed Cape Woven Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£1,525.00

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Womens Taller Marmo Mounia Fringed Stretch-Woven Maxi Dress
Womens Taller Marmo Mounia Fringed Stretch-Woven Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£1,295.00

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Womens Zankov Rowen Fringed Wool Maxi Dress
Womens Zankov Rowen Fringed Wool Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£715.00

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Cult Gaia Women's Preloved Ali Fringe Maxi Dress in Brown Polyester
Cult Gaia Women's Preloved Ali Fringe Maxi Dress in Brown Polyester
Coast UK & IE

£598.00

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Womens Reformation Cherra Fringed Sequin Midi Dress
Womens Reformation Cherra Fringed Sequin Midi Dress
Selfridges

£330.00

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Womens Me And Em Fringe-Trim Cotton Tweed Midi Dress
Womens Me And Em Fringe-Trim Cotton Tweed Midi Dress
Selfridges

£325.00

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Karen Millen Women's Crystal Embellished Fringed Woven Midi Dress in Blue
Karen Millen Women's Crystal Embellished Fringed Woven Midi Dress in Blue
Coast UK & IE

was: £359.00

£305.15

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Coast Women's Pearl Fringed High Neck Embellished Wedding Dress in Ivory
Coast Women's Pearl Fringed High Neck Embellished Wedding Dress in Ivory
Coast UK & IE

£229.00

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Coast Women's Beaded Fringe Square Neck Maxi Dress in Black
Coast Women's Beaded Fringe Square Neck Maxi Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

£199.00

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Womens Leem Fringed-Trim Woven Midi Dress
Womens Leem Fringed-Trim Woven Midi Dress
Selfridges

£195.00

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Womens Sandro Stud-Embellished Fringed-Hem Stretch-Woven Maxi Dress
Womens Sandro Stud-Embellished Fringed-Hem Stretch-Woven Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£189.50

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Womens Phase Eight Otto Fringed Slim-Fit Woven Maxi Dress
Womens Phase Eight Otto Fringed Slim-Fit Woven Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£189.00

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Karen Millen Women's Thigh High Split Embellished Woven Fringed Midi Dress in Red
Karen Millen Women's Thigh High Split Embellished Woven Fringed Midi Dress in Red
Coast UK & IE

was: £469.00

£188.00

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Karen Millen Women's Petite Thigh high Split Embellished Woven Fringed Midi Dress in Red
Karen Millen Women's Petite Thigh high Split Embellished Woven Fringed Midi Dress in Red
Coast UK & IE

was: £469.00

£188.00

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Mei Meij Fringed Midi Dress- Black
Mei Meij Fringed Midi Dress- Black
very.co.uk

was: £320.00

£160.00

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Karen Millen Women's Premium Crystal Embellished Fringe Maxi Dress in Ivory
Karen Millen Women's Premium Crystal Embellished Fringe Maxi Dress in Ivory
Coast UK & IE

was: £399.00

£159.00

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Gina Bacconi Arleen Long Blouson Fringe Hem Dress - Gold
Gina Bacconi Arleen Long Blouson Fringe Hem Dress - Gold
Frasers

was: £280.00

£156.80

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RO&ZO Cotton Blend Fringed Midaxi Column Dress with Linen Green Mix
RO&ZO Cotton Blend Fringed Midaxi Column Dress with Linen Green Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£149.00

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Finery London Crepe Floral Tie Neck Midi Tiered Tea Dress Black Mix
Finery London Crepe Floral Tie Neck Midi Tiered Tea Dress Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£39.00

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Finery London Crepe Floral Tie Neck Midi Tiered Tea Dress Ivory Mix
Finery London Crepe Floral Tie Neck Midi Tiered Tea Dress Ivory Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£39.00

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Finery London Floral Tie Neck Midi Tea Dress Navy Mix
Finery London Floral Tie Neck Midi Tea Dress Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£39.00

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Finery London Floral Tie Neck Midi Tea Dress Black Mix
Finery London Floral Tie Neck Midi Tea Dress Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£39.00

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Finery London Crepe Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Navy Mix
Finery London Crepe Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£39.00

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Finery London Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Black Mix
Finery London Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

was: £49.00

£24.50

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Finery London Floral Midi Tea Dress Black Mix
Finery London Floral Midi Tea Dress Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

was: £49.00

£24.50

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Finery London Crepe Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Green Mix
Finery London Crepe Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Green Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

was: £39.00

£19.50

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Finery London Jersey Floral Midi Waisted Dress Black Mix
Finery London Jersey Floral Midi Waisted Dress Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£39.00

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1940’s Style Tea Dresses

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Women's Tea Dress - Cream
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Women's Tea Dress - Cream
Frasers

£415.00

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RIXO Women's Evie Tea Dress - Blue
RIXO Women's Evie Tea Dress - Blue
Frasers

£345.00

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RIXO Women's Abi Tea Dress - Red
RIXO Women's Abi Tea Dress - Red
Frasers

£295.00

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RIXO Women's Evie Tea Dress - Black
RIXO Women's Evie Tea Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £345.00

£245.00

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Kitri Poppy Print Scoop Neck Midi Tea Dress Black
Kitri Poppy Print Scoop Neck Midi Tea Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£215.00

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Boden Women's Empire Broderie Tea Dress in White | Size 10
Boden Women's Empire Broderie Tea Dress in White | Size 10
Boden

£210.00

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BAUKJEN Floral Midi Tea Dress Emerald
BAUKJEN Floral Midi Tea Dress Emerald
Marks and Spencer UK

£209.00

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RIXO Women's Annina Tea Dress - Black
RIXO Women's Annina Tea Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £295.00

£209.00

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Phase Eight Lace V-Neck Button Detail Midi Tea Dress Light Pink
Phase Eight Lace V-Neck Button Detail Midi Tea Dress Light Pink
Marks and Spencer UK

£199.00

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Ted Baker Satin Floral Midi Tea Dress Cream Mix
Ted Baker Satin Floral Midi Tea Dress Cream Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£199.00

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BAUKJEN Polka Dot Midi Tea Dress Black Mix
BAUKJEN Polka Dot Midi Tea Dress Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£199.00

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Kitri Floral V-Neck Midaxi Tea Dress Blue Mix
Kitri Floral V-Neck Midaxi Tea Dress Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£195.00

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Kitri Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Yellow
Kitri Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Yellow
Marks and Spencer UK

£195.00

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Kitri Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Red Mix
Kitri Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Red Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£195.00

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Kitri Polka Dot V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Navy Mix
Kitri Polka Dot V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£195.00

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Phase Eight Floral V-Neck Pleated Maxi Tea Dress Teal Mix
Phase Eight Floral V-Neck Pleated Maxi Tea Dress Teal Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£189.00

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Ghost Satin V-Neck Angel Sleeve Midi Tea Dress Pink
Ghost Satin V-Neck Angel Sleeve Midi Tea Dress Pink
Marks and Spencer UK

£179.00

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Ghost Satin V-Neck Angel Sleeve Midi Tea Dress Ivory
Ghost Satin V-Neck Angel Sleeve Midi Tea Dress Ivory
Marks and Spencer UK

£179.00

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Louche Melia Petal Parade Print Short Sleeve Midi Tea Dress
Louche Melia Petal Parade Print Short Sleeve Midi Tea Dress
JOY

£79.00

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Cathleen Midi Watercolour Floral Tea Dress
Cathleen Midi Watercolour Floral Tea Dress
JOY

£79.00

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Cathy Spot On Floral Print Midi Tea Dress
Cathy Spot On Floral Print Midi Tea Dress
JOY

£70.00

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Cathy Tapestry Print Midi Tea Dress
Cathy Tapestry Print Midi Tea Dress
JOY

£70.00

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Corina Flower Dot Print Midi Tea Dress - Green
Corina Flower Dot Print Midi Tea Dress - Green
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£69.00

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Corina Flower Dot Print Midi Tea Dress - Mustard
Corina Flower Dot Print Midi Tea Dress - Mustard
JOY

£69.00

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Corina Flower Dot Print Midi Tea Dress - Red
Corina Flower Dot Print Midi Tea Dress - Red
JOY

£69.00

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Louche Corina Flower Splash Print Midi Tea Dress
Louche Corina Flower Splash Print Midi Tea Dress
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£69.00

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Cathleen Country Rose Print Midi Tea Dress
Cathleen Country Rose Print Midi Tea Dress
JOY

£65.00

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Cathy Candy Bud Print Midi Tea Dress
Cathy Candy Bud Print Midi Tea Dress
JOY

£65.00

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Lilia Roaring Daisy Petal Sleeve Midi Tea Dress
Lilia Roaring Daisy Petal Sleeve Midi Tea Dress
JOY

£60.00

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Cathleen Midi Floral Tea Dress Dark Green
Cathleen Midi Floral Tea Dress Dark Green
JOY

£59.00

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1920’s Flapper Dresses

Roman Women's Sequin Tassel Flapper Midi Dress in Red
Roman Women's Sequin Tassel Flapper Midi Dress in Red
Coast UK & IE

was: £110.00

£75.00

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Embellished Flapper Dress
Embellished Flapper Dress
Roman

£60.00

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Embellished Flapper Dress
Embellished Flapper Dress
Roman

was: £90.00

£55.00

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Roman Women's Embellished Flapper Dress in Wine
Roman Women's Embellished Flapper Dress in Wine
Coast UK & IE

was: £115.00

£55.00

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Embellished Flapper Dress
Embellished Flapper Dress
Roman

was: £75.00

£40.00

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Vintage Beaded Evening Gowns

Embellished Beaded V-Neck Dress
Embellished Beaded V-Neck Dress
Roman

£90.00

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Embellished Beaded V-Neck Dress
Embellished Beaded V-Neck Dress
Roman

£55.00

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French Connection Cotton Blend Stripe Beaded Strap Maxi Dress
French Connection Cotton Blend Stripe Beaded Strap Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

was: £99.00

£79.00

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Womens Maje Beaded Rhinestone-Embellished Stretch-Woven Maxi Dress
Womens Maje Beaded Rhinestone-Embellished Stretch-Woven Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£499.00

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Womens Sandro Beaded Sleeveless Woven Maxi Dress
Womens Sandro Beaded Sleeveless Woven Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£281.40

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Monsoon Beaded Bow Detail Puff Sleeve Midi Dress Blush
Monsoon Beaded Bow Detail Puff Sleeve Midi Dress Blush
Marks and Spencer UK

was: £150.00

£75.00

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Per Una Pure Silk Beaded V-Neck Maxi Slip Dress Ecru
Per Una Pure Silk Beaded V-Neck Maxi Slip Dress Ecru
Marks and Spencer UK

£120.00

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Womens Zimmermann Rebellion Beaded Linen and Silk Midi Dress
Womens Zimmermann Rebellion Beaded Linen and Silk Midi Dress
Selfridges

£2,150.00

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Amalfi Print Hand Beaded Longline Shirt Dress with Elliptical Hemline
Amalfi Print Hand Beaded Longline Shirt Dress with Elliptical Hemline
Chesca

£59.00

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Womens Zimmermann Rebellion Beaded Picnic Linen and Silk Maxi Dress
Womens Zimmermann Rebellion Beaded Picnic Linen and Silk Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£1,700.00

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Religion Rebel Slogan Beaded Tunic Dress
Religion Rebel Slogan Beaded Tunic Dress
very.co.uk

£60.00

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Michelle Keegan Sheer Skirt Beaded Maxi Dress
Michelle Keegan Sheer Skirt Beaded Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

was: £95.00

£47.50

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Michelle Keegan Premium Beaded Midaxi Dress
Michelle Keegan Premium Beaded Midaxi Dress
very.co.uk

was: £120.00

£48.00

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The Very Collection Crinkled Satin Beaded Maxi Dress
The Very Collection Crinkled Satin Beaded Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

was: £65.00

£29.25

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Religion Beaded Bodice Maxi Dress
Religion Beaded Bodice Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

was: £128.00

£76.50

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Womens House of CB Anastelle Hand-Beaded Satin Maxi Dress
Womens House of CB Anastelle Hand-Beaded Satin Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£299.00

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Womens House of CB Rosalia Hand-Beaded Woven Maxi Dress
Womens House of CB Rosalia Hand-Beaded Woven Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£219.00

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Monsoon Women's Fallon Hand-Beaded Jacquard Midi Dress Blue
Monsoon Women's Fallon Hand-Beaded Jacquard Midi Dress Blue
Coast UK & IE

was: £350.00

£175.00

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Gina Bacconi Theresa Beaded Bolero Jacket Shift Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Theresa Beaded Bolero Jacket Shift Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £280.00

£156.80

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Gina Bacconi Lilibeth Sequin Beaded Jacket Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Lilibeth Sequin Beaded Jacket Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £340.00

£112.00

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Gina Bacconi Natalie Sequin Beaded Keyhole Maxi Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Natalie Sequin Beaded Keyhole Maxi Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £380.00

£152.00

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Coast Women's Premium Beaded Floral Embellished Long Sleeve Wedding Dress in Ivory
Coast Women's Premium Beaded Floral Embellished Long Sleeve Wedding Dress in Ivory
Coast UK & IE

was: £199.00

£99.00

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Coast Women's Honoured Beaded & Embellished Cap Sleeve Fishtail Wedding Dress in Ivory
Coast Women's Honoured Beaded & Embellished Cap Sleeve Fishtail Wedding Dress in Ivory
Coast UK & IE

was: £199.00

£179.10

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Coast Women's Beaded Tulle Wedding Dress with Cap Sleeve in Nude
Coast Women's Beaded Tulle Wedding Dress with Cap Sleeve in Nude
Coast UK & IE

was: £219.00

£107.00

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Fringe Flapper Dresses

Continue the retro theme for evening events with a flattering flapper dress. 1920’s vintage-inspired fashion offers glitz and glamour with beaded and fringed dresses. You can also channel the 20’s Gatsby theme into your wedding reception party. Unique styles from the twenties include intricate decorative beading, sequins and sleek silhouettes. Art deco designs also add to their appeal along with drop waists and fringing for a maximum swish.

Ornate Beaded Evening Gowns

Make a true style statement with a longer length evening gown adorned with embellishments galore. The ornately decorated fabric lends itself to a bygone era where more was definitely more! Shimmering eveningwear radiates boho elegance with stunning metallic tones in silver and gold. So opt for a sweeping Grecian style to your next black-tie event or a one-shoulder gown with a dramatic side split. Look out for flattering designs too such as soft draping, waist ruching and elegant necklines.

Vintage Cocktail Party Dresses

For a trendy knee-length frock, the short cocktail dress is the answer. In addition to its party appeal, it offers a choice of retro styles too from flapper, swing, pencil, fit and flare and wiggle dresses. Find your favourite vintage dress and step back in time to an era that inspires you most. No matter what timeline grabs your style, you’re are sure to feel fabulous. Short party dresses are made for dancing and capture the mood of the 1920s, 1930s,1940s, 1950s and 1960s.

Classic Tea Dresses

The classic 40’s and 50’s tea dress has had a modern makeover with added frills, florals and fun-loving prints. Perfect for summer weddings, garden parties, wedding guest and modern Mother of the Bride. Moving away from the traditional wedding attire opens the way for plenty of vintage vibes. So whether you opt for printed, polka-dot or plain, there’s something for everyone. More importantly below the knee tea dresses are so versatile and make great bridesmaid dresses too. We love the dainty cap sleeves, cute buttons, belts and collars just add pearls to finish the retro look.

Author Debra Binns
Curated by Debra Binns

Debra Binns is the co-founder of MotherOfTheBrideOutfits.org.uk. Debra has been creating and sharing relevant content about women's occasionwear since 2009, bringing together fabulous fashion from the high street and online stores for that special occasion.

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