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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 Vintage Roses Dress
Joe Browns Vintage Roses Dress
very.co.uk

£70.00

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

£60.00

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Ever-Pretty Women's Vintage Ruched Short Sleeve Cocktail Velvet Bridesmaid Wedding Guest Dress Dark Green 14UK
Ever-Pretty Women's Vintage Ruched Short Sleeve Cocktail Velvet Bridesmaid Wedding Guest Dress Dark Green 14UK
Amazon.co.uk

£56.99

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

£55.00

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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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Ever-Pretty Women's V Neck Elegant Floor Length Short Sleeves Vintage Velvet Wedding Party Dresses Dark Purple 24UK
Ever-Pretty Women's V Neck Elegant Floor Length Short Sleeves Vintage Velvet Wedding Party Dresses Dark Purple 24UK
Amazon.co.uk

£49.99

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MIUSOL Women's Vintage Lace Contrast Chiffon Ruffles Classy Party Flared Swing Dress (Medium, Dark Green)
MIUSOL Women's Vintage Lace Contrast Chiffon Ruffles Classy Party Flared Swing Dress (Medium, Dark Green)
Amazon.co.uk

£47.99

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Vintage Floral Print Midi Dress
Vintage Floral Print Midi Dress
Roman

was: £45.00

£36.00

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New Look Vintage Floral Print Chiffon Maxi Dress
New Look Vintage Floral Print Chiffon Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

was: £47.99

£30.00

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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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Monsoon Women's Amelie Embroidered Bridal Dress Ivory
Monsoon Women's Amelie Embroidered Bridal Dress Ivory
Coast UK & IE

was: £550.00

£275.00

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

£379.00

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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

£375.20

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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

£375.20

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Karen Millen Women's Fringed Beaded Halter Neck Woven Maxi Dress in Dark Green
Karen Millen Women's Fringed Beaded Halter Neck Woven Maxi Dress in Dark Green
Coast UK & IE

was: £439.00

£351.20

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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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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

£219.00

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

was: £320.00

£192.00

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Replay Viscose Fringe Midi Dress
Replay Viscose Fringe Midi Dress
very.co.uk

was: £240.00

£192.00

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Womens Ro&Zo Francesca Fringe-Detail Woven Midi Dress
Womens Ro&Zo Francesca Fringe-Detail Woven Midi Dress
Selfridges

£189.00

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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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Coast Women's Plus Size Feather Embellished Fringe Kimono Sleeve Midi Dress in Black
Coast Women's Plus Size Feather Embellished Fringe Kimono Sleeve Midi Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £179.00

£143.00

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Coast Women's Sleeveless Feather Embellished Velvet Fringe Midi Dress in Black
Coast Women's Sleeveless Feather Embellished Velvet Fringe Midi Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £179.00

£143.00

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

was: £280.00

£134.40

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Coast Women's Strappy Satin Jacquard Fringe Detail Maxi Dress in Black
Coast Women's Strappy Satin Jacquard Fringe Detail Maxi Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

£129.00

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Karen Millen Women's Petite Embellished Fringe Strappy Woven Maxi Dress in Burnt Orange
Karen Millen Women's Petite Embellished Fringe Strappy Woven Maxi Dress in Burnt Orange
Coast UK & IE

was: £399.00

£120.00

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Karen Millen Women's Embellished Fringe Strappy Woven Maxi Dress in Burnt Orange
Karen Millen Women's Embellished Fringe Strappy Woven Maxi Dress in Burnt Orange
Coast UK & IE

was: £399.00

£120.00

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Karen Millen Women's Embellished Fringe Bandeau Figure Form Maxi Dress in Black
Karen Millen Women's Embellished Fringe Bandeau Figure Form Maxi Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £149.00

£119.20

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Finery London Jersey Floral V-Neck Tiered Dress Navy Mix
Finery London Jersey Floral V-Neck Tiered Dress Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£45.00

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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 Jersey Floral V-Neck Tiered Dress Black Mix
Finery London Jersey Floral V-Neck Tiered Dress Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£45.00

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

£45.00

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Finery London Jersey Floral V-Neck Midi Waisted Dress Blue Mix
Finery London Jersey Floral V-Neck Midi Waisted Dress Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£45.00

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1940’s Style Tea Dresses

LK BENNETT Broderie Round Neck Midi Tea Dress Yellow Mix
LK BENNETT Broderie Round Neck Midi Tea Dress Yellow Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£449.00

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LK BENNETT Button Through Midi Tea Dress Red
LK BENNETT Button Through Midi Tea Dress Red
Marks and Spencer UK

£299.00

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Ted Baker Women's Long-Sleeve Midi Tea Dress - Blue
Ted Baker Women's Long-Sleeve Midi Tea Dress - Blue
Frasers

£259.00

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Ted Baker Women's Long-Sleeve Midi Tea Dress - Black
Ted Baker Women's Long-Sleeve Midi Tea Dress - Black
Frasers

£229.00

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Ted Baker Women's Long-Sleeve Midi Tea Dress - Red
Ted Baker Women's Long-Sleeve Midi Tea Dress - Red
Frasers

£229.00

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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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Kitri Floral V-Neck Maxi Tea Dress Brown
Kitri Floral V-Neck Maxi Tea Dress Brown
Marks and Spencer UK

£195.00

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Kitri Cherry Print V-Neck Maxi Tea Dress Black
Kitri Cherry Print V-Neck Maxi Tea Dress Black
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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Ted Baker Women's Kandea Tea Dress - White
Ted Baker Women's Kandea Tea Dress - White
Frasers

was: £259.00

£185.00

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

£179.00

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

£179.00

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Empire Linen Tea Dress-Multi, Wildflower Trail Female Boden
Empire Linen Tea Dress-Multi, Wildflower Trail Female Boden
Boden

£176.00

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Phase Eight Chiffon Floral Pleated Midi Tea Dress Light Pink Mix
Phase Eight Chiffon Floral Pleated Midi Tea Dress Light Pink Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£169.00

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Ghost Satin V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Black
Ghost Satin V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£159.00

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

£79.00

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

£70.00

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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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Louche Avril Carnation Print Short Sleeve Midi Tea Dress - Red
Louche Avril Carnation Print Short Sleeve Midi Tea Dress - Red
JOY

£69.00

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

£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
JOY

£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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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

Embellished Flapper Dress
Embellished Flapper Dress
Roman

was: £75.00

£60.00

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Sequin Fringe Hem Flapper Dress
Sequin Fringe Hem Flapper Dress
Roman

was: £80.00

£45.00

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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

was: £90.00

£60.00

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Beaded Strappy Tiered Dress
Beaded Strappy Tiered Dress
Roman

was: £38.00

£22.00

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Beaded Strappy Tiered Dress
Beaded Strappy Tiered Dress
Roman

was: £38.00

£28.00

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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

£99.00

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Klass Sequin And Beaded Mesh Dress Black/Gold Women's
Klass Sequin And Beaded Mesh Dress Black/Gold Women's
Klass

was: £65.00

£40.00

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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 Jaded London Dahlia Cowl-Neck Beaded Woven Midi Dress
Womens Jaded London Dahlia Cowl-Neck Beaded Woven Midi Dress
Selfridges

£150.00

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

£469.00

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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

£150.00

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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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Womens Rotate Birger Christensen Beaded Strapless Woven Midi Dress
Womens Rotate Birger Christensen Beaded Strapless Woven Midi Dress
Selfridges

£385.00

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Beaded Tassel Trim Smock Dress
Beaded Tassel Trim Smock Dress
Roman

£45.00

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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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Joe Browns Flora Beaded Maxi Dress
Joe Browns Flora Beaded Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£85.00

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Joe Browns Festival Vibes Beaded Tunic Dress
Joe Browns Festival Vibes Beaded Tunic Dress
very.co.uk

£62.00

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Joe Browns Polly Beaded and Printed Dress
Joe Browns Polly Beaded and Printed Dress
very.co.uk

£70.00

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Religion Topaz Jersey Beaded Rebel Graphic Tunic Dress
Religion Topaz Jersey Beaded Rebel Graphic Tunic Dress
very.co.uk

£60.00

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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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The Very Collection Beaded Strappy Midaxi Dress
The Very Collection Beaded Strappy Midaxi Dress
very.co.uk

was: £65.00

£29.25

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

was: £95.00

£48.45

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

was: £120.00

£60.00

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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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