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 High Neck Vintage Style Embellished Wedding Dress
Coast High Neck Vintage Style Embellished Wedding Dress
Debenhams UK

£219.00

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High Neck Vintage Style Embellished Wedding Dress - Ivory
High Neck Vintage Style Embellished Wedding Dress - Ivory
Coast UK & IE

£219.00

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AMDOLE Lightning Deals of Today Prime Clearance Evening Dresses for Women UK Stylish Christmas Red Party Dress Women Vintage Dress Hippie Clothes Women Clearance Prime Deals October 11-12
AMDOLE Lightning Deals of Today Prime Clearance Evening Dresses for Women UK Stylish Christmas Red Party Dress Women Vintage Dress Hippie Clothes Women Clearance Prime Deals October 11-12
Amazon.co.uk

£81.79

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MIUSOL Women's Vintage Floral Lace Half Sleeves Ruffles Trim Bridesmaids Party Gown Formal Maxi Dress (X-Large, Wine)
MIUSOL Women's Vintage Floral Lace Half Sleeves Ruffles Trim Bridesmaids Party Gown Formal Maxi Dress (X-Large, Wine)
Amazon.co.uk

£69.34

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

£55.00

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Joe Browns Kelcey Floral Vintage Dress - Blue
Joe Browns Kelcey Floral Vintage Dress - Blue
very.co.uk

was: £67.00

£40.00

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Monsoon Amelie Embroidered Bridal Dress Ivory
Monsoon Amelie Embroidered Bridal Dress Ivory
Debenhams UK

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

£219.00

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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

£219.00

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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

£219.00

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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

£219.00

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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

£219.00

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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 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 Eva Floral-Embroidered Stretch-Lace Maxi Dress
Womens House of CB Eva Floral-Embroidered Stretch-Lace Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£189.00

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Monsoon Seraphina Embroidered Cape Maxi Dress Nude
Monsoon Seraphina Embroidered Cape Maxi Dress Nude
Debenhams UK

was: £350.00

£175.00

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Closet London Purple Multi Print Full Skirt Wrap Midi Dress
Closet London Purple Multi Print Full Skirt Wrap Midi Dress
Closet London

£130.00

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Closet London Closet GOLD 2-in-1 Graphic Print Full Skirt Dress
Closet London Closet GOLD 2-in-1 Graphic Print Full Skirt Dress
Closet London

£125.00

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Closet London Pink  Full Skirt Dress
Closet London Pink Full Skirt Dress
Closet London

£125.00

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Closet London Lilac Purple Floral Print 2 in 1 Full Skirt Dress
Closet London Lilac Purple Floral Print 2 in 1 Full Skirt Dress
Closet London

£120.00

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Closet London Pale Blue Full Skirt Cape Midi Dress
Closet London Pale Blue Full Skirt Cape Midi Dress
Closet London

£110.00

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Closet London Magenta Full Skirt Dress
Closet London Magenta Full Skirt Dress
Closet London

£110.00

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Closet London Navy Floral Print 2-in-1 Full Skirt Dress
Closet London Navy Floral Print 2-in-1 Full Skirt Dress
Closet London

£110.00

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Closet London Blue Multi Floral Print Full Skirt Wrap Dress
Closet London Blue Multi Floral Print Full Skirt Wrap Dress
Closet London

£110.00

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Closet London Pink Full Skirt Wrap  Dress
Closet London Pink Full Skirt Wrap Dress
Closet London

£90.95

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Closet London Black Full Skirt Dress
Closet London Black Full Skirt Dress
Closet London

£90.00

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Closet London Coral Pink Full Skirt Midi Dress
Closet London Coral Pink Full Skirt Midi Dress
Closet London

£90.00

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Closet London Magenta Full Skirt Midi Dress
Closet London Magenta Full Skirt Midi Dress
Closet London

£85.00

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Womens Rabanne Draped Fringed Stretch-Jersey Maxi Dress
Womens Rabanne Draped Fringed Stretch-Jersey Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£1,140.00

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Womens Malina Sasha V-Neck Fringed Woven Midi Dress
Womens Malina Sasha V-Neck Fringed Woven Midi Dress
Selfridges

£410.00

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Womens Farm Rio Halter Bead-Fringe Sleeveless Cotton-Linen Midi Dress
Womens Farm Rio Halter Bead-Fringe Sleeveless Cotton-Linen Midi Dress
Selfridges

£390.00

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Fringe Embellished Cape Wedding Dress - Ivory
Fringe Embellished Cape Wedding Dress - Ivory
Coast UK & IE

£219.00

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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

£196.00

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Premium Organza Overlay Beaded Fringe Column Wedding Dress - Ivory
Premium Organza Overlay Beaded Fringe Column Wedding Dress - Ivory
Coast UK & IE

was: £319.00

£191.00

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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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Broderie Embellished Fringe Halter Dress - White
Broderie Embellished Fringe Halter Dress - White
Coast UK & IE

£159.00

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Coast Muse Fringe Halter Neck Tie Back Midi Dress
Coast Muse Fringe Halter Neck Tie Back Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

£139.00

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Coast Muse Fringe Halter Neck Tie Back Midi Dress - Sage
Coast Muse Fringe Halter Neck Tie Back Midi Dress - Sage
Coast UK & IE

£139.00

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Coast Plus Fringe Hem Embellished Shift Dress
Coast Plus Fringe Hem Embellished Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£139.00

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Coast Fringe Asymmetric Hem Cross Neck Midi Dress
Coast Fringe Asymmetric Hem Cross Neck Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

£129.00

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Fringe Asymmetric Hem Cross Neck Midi Dress - Yellow
Fringe Asymmetric Hem Cross Neck Midi Dress - Yellow
Coast UK & IE

£129.00

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Cross Neck Wrap Skirt Fringe Midi Dress - Orange
Cross Neck Wrap Skirt Fringe Midi Dress - Orange
Coast UK & IE

£119.00

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Coast Satin Fringe Hem Wrap Waist Midi Dress
Coast Satin Fringe Hem Wrap Waist Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

£115.00

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Satin Fringe Hem Wrap Waist Midi Dress - Black
Satin Fringe Hem Wrap Waist Midi Dress - Black
Coast UK & IE

£115.00

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Coast Fringe Hem Cross Neck Midi Dress
Coast Fringe Hem Cross Neck Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

£110.00

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Fringe Hem Cross Neck Midi Dress - Black
Fringe Hem Cross Neck Midi Dress - Black
Coast UK & IE

£110.00

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Finery London Women's Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress - 10 - Red Mix, Red Mix
Finery London Women's Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress - 10 - Red Mix, Red Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£49.00

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Finery London Women's Floral Frill Sleeve Midi Tea Dress - 12 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Finery London Women's Floral Frill Sleeve Midi Tea Dress - 12 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£59.00

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Finery London Women's Floral Crew Neck Midi Tea Dress - 22 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Finery London Women's Floral Crew Neck Midi Tea Dress - 22 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£59.00

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Finery London Women's Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress - 20 - Blue Mix, Blue Mix,Black Mix
Finery London Women's Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress - 20 - Blue Mix, Blue Mix,Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£49.00

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Finery London Women's Floral Shired Midi Smock Dress - 12 - Pink Mix, Pink Mix,Green Mix
Finery London Women's Floral Shired Midi Smock Dress - 12 - Pink Mix, Pink Mix,Green Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£49.00

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Finery London Women's Floral Midi Tea Dress - 18 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Finery London Women's Floral Midi Tea Dress - 18 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£49.00

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Finery London Women's Crepe Floral Puff Sleeve Midi Waisted Dress - 14 - Blue Mix, Blue Mix,Black Mix
Finery London Women's Crepe Floral Puff Sleeve Midi Waisted Dress - 14 - Blue Mix, Blue Mix,Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£49.00

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Finery London Women's Crepe Floral V-Neck Midi Waisted Dress - 12 - Green Mix, Green Mix
Finery London Women's Crepe Floral V-Neck Midi Waisted Dress - 12 - Green Mix, Green Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£49.00

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Finery London Women's Crepe Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress - 12 - Navy Mix, Navy Mix
Finery London Women's Crepe Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress - 12 - Navy Mix, Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£49.00

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1940’s Style Tea Dresses

Lk Bennett Women's Broderie Round Neck Midi Tea Dress - 6 - Yellow Mix, Yellow Mix
Lk Bennett Women's Broderie Round Neck Midi Tea Dress - 6 - Yellow Mix, Yellow Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£449.00

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Womens LK Bennett Jem Floral-Print Woven Midi Tea Dress
Womens LK Bennett Jem Floral-Print Woven Midi Tea Dress
Selfridges

£399.00

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Lk Bennett Women's Silk Blend Jacquard Wildflower Midi Tea Dress - 20 - Green Mix, Green Mix
Lk Bennett Women's Silk Blend Jacquard Wildflower Midi Tea Dress - 20 - Green Mix, Green Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£399.00

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Lk Bennett Women's Satin Textured Floral Midi Tea Dress - 6REG - Pink Mix, Pink Mix
Lk Bennett Women's Satin Textured Floral Midi Tea Dress - 6REG - Pink Mix, Pink Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£399.00

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Ro&Zo Women's Puff Sleeve Midaxi Tea Dress - 16REG - Pink, Pink
Ro&Zo Women's Puff Sleeve Midaxi Tea Dress - 16REG - Pink, Pink
Marks and Spencer UK

£239.00

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Ro&Zo Women's Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Midaxi Tea Dress - 6REG - Indigo, Indigo
Ro&Zo Women's Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Midaxi Tea Dress - 6REG - Indigo, Indigo
Marks and Spencer UK

£239.00

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Whistles Women's Velvet Devoré Printed Midi Tea Dress - 16 - Blue Mix, Blue Mix
Whistles Women's Velvet Devoré Printed Midi Tea Dress - 16 - Blue Mix, Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£219.00

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Ted Baker Women's Tea Dress with Printed Skirt - 8 - Navy, Navy
Ted Baker Women's Tea Dress with Printed Skirt - 8 - Navy, Navy
Marks and Spencer UK

£199.00

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Ro&Zo Women's V-Neck Tie Detail Maxi Tea Dress - 16REG - White, White
Ro&Zo Women's V-Neck Tie Detail Maxi Tea Dress - 16REG - White, White
Marks and Spencer UK

£199.00

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Baukjen Women's Satin Floral Midi Tea Dress - 14 - Yellow Mix, Yellow Mix
Baukjen Women's Satin Floral Midi Tea Dress - 14 - Yellow Mix, Yellow Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£199.00

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Maya Deluxe Embellished Flutter Sleeve Maxi Tea Dress
Maya Deluxe Embellished Flutter Sleeve Maxi Tea Dress
Debenhams UK

£195.00

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Gant Women's Floral V-Neck Belted Tea Dress - 18 - Blue, Blue
Gant Women's Floral V-Neck Belted Tea Dress - 18 - Blue, Blue
Marks and Spencer UK

£190.00

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Live Unlimited London Women's Cotton Rich Lace V-Neck Tea Dress - 22 - Blue Mix, Blue Mix
Live Unlimited London Women's Cotton Rich Lace V-Neck Tea Dress - 22 - Blue Mix, Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£189.00

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Live Unlimited London Women's Cotton Rich Lace V-Neck Tea Dress - 12 - Navy Mix, Navy Mix
Live Unlimited London Women's Cotton Rich Lace V-Neck Tea Dress - 12 - Navy Mix, Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£189.00

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Ro&Zo Women's Floral Twist Front Midi Tea Dress - 16REG - Blue Mix, Blue Mix
Ro&Zo Women's Floral Twist Front Midi Tea Dress - 16REG - Blue Mix, Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£179.00

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Ghost Women's Satin V-Neck Angel Sleeve Midi Tea Dress - Pink, Pink,Ivory,Light Blue,Green
Ghost Women's Satin V-Neck Angel Sleeve Midi Tea Dress - Pink, Pink,Ivory,Light Blue,Green
Marks and Spencer UK

£179.00

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Devore Maxi Tea Dress-Navy, Devore Spot Female Boden
Devore Maxi Tea Dress-Navy, Devore Spot Female Boden
Boden

£175.00

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Boss Danottea Dress - Blue
Boss Danottea Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £349.00

£175.00

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

£79.00

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Louche Avril Animal Blues Print Midi Tea Dress
Louche Avril Animal Blues Print Midi Tea Dress
JOY

£75.00

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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
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 Midi Periwinkle Tea Dress
Cathleen Midi Periwinkle Tea Dress
JOY

£69.00

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Minerva Dazzler Midi Tea Dress
Minerva Dazzler Midi Tea Dress
JOY

£65.00

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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 Spot It Print Midi Tea Dress Red
Cathleen Midi Spot It Print Midi Tea Dress Red
JOY

£59.00

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Corina Hedgehog Print Midi Tea Dress Dress
Corina Hedgehog Print Midi Tea Dress Dress
JOY

£59.00

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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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Vintage Beaded Evening Gowns

Religion Halterneck Beaded Sequin Midi Maxi Dress - White
Religion Halterneck Beaded Sequin Midi Maxi Dress - White
very.co.uk

£120.00

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Coast V Neck Strappy Beaded Wedding Dress
Coast V Neck Strappy Beaded Wedding Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £169.00

£101.40

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Coast Linear Encrusted Beaded Cap Sleeve Bridesmaid Midi Dress
Coast Linear Encrusted Beaded Cap Sleeve Bridesmaid Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £139.00

£50.00

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Ever Pretty Crew Neck Sequin Ruffle Sleeve Empire Waist Beaded Long Evening Dresses Formal Dresses
Ever Pretty Crew Neck Sequin Ruffle Sleeve Empire Waist Beaded Long Evening Dresses Formal Dresses
Debenhams UK

£94.99

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Ever Pretty Crew Neck Sequin Ruffle Sleeve Empire Waist Beaded Long Evening Dresses Formal Dresses
Ever Pretty Crew Neck Sequin Ruffle Sleeve Empire Waist Beaded Long Evening Dresses Formal Dresses
Debenhams UK

£94.99

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Ever Pretty Crew Neck Sequin Ruffle Sleeve Empire Waist Beaded Long Evening Dresses Formal Dresses
Ever Pretty Crew Neck Sequin Ruffle Sleeve Empire Waist Beaded Long Evening Dresses Formal Dresses
Debenhams UK

£94.99

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Ever Pretty Crew Neck Sequin Ruffle Sleeve Empire Waist Beaded Long Evening Dresses Formal Dresses
Ever Pretty Crew Neck Sequin Ruffle Sleeve Empire Waist Beaded Long Evening Dresses Formal Dresses
Debenhams UK

£94.99

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Ever Pretty Crew Neck Sequin Ruffle Sleeve Empire Waist Beaded Long Evening Dresses Formal Dresses
Ever Pretty Crew Neck Sequin Ruffle Sleeve Empire Waist Beaded Long Evening Dresses Formal Dresses
Debenhams UK

£94.99

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Premium Organza Overlay Beaded Fringe Column Wedding Dress - Ivory
Premium Organza Overlay Beaded Fringe Column Wedding Dress - Ivory
Coast UK & IE

was: £319.00

£191.00

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V Neck Strappy Beaded Wedding Dress - Ivory
V Neck Strappy Beaded Wedding Dress - Ivory
Coast UK & IE

was: £169.00

£80.00

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Blouson Bodice Linear Embellished And Beaded Bridesmaids Dress - Green
Blouson Bodice Linear Embellished And Beaded Bridesmaids Dress - Green
Coast UK & IE

was: £149.00

£74.00

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Womens Seafolly Palermo Keyhole Beaded Linen-Blend Maxi Dress
Womens Seafolly Palermo Keyhole Beaded Linen-Blend Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£105.00

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Womens Ro&Zo Asymmetric Beaded and Sequin Woven Maxi Dress
Womens Ro&Zo Asymmetric Beaded and Sequin Woven Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£259.00

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Womens Rotate Birger Christensen Tube Beaded Mesh Maxi Dress
Womens Rotate Birger Christensen Tube Beaded Mesh Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£370.00

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

£62.00

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

£85.00

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Coast Blouson Bodice Linear Embellished And Beaded Bridesmaids Dress
Coast Blouson Bodice Linear Embellished And Beaded Bridesmaids Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £149.00

£74.00

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Coast Cowl Neck Beaded And Pearl Column Bridal Midi Dress
Coast Cowl Neck Beaded And Pearl Column Bridal Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £189.00

£141.75

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Cowl Neck Beaded And Pearl Column Bridal Midi Dress - Ivory
Cowl Neck Beaded And Pearl Column Bridal Midi Dress - Ivory
Coast UK & IE

was: £189.00

£100.00

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Ever Pretty Crew Neck Sequin Ruffle Sleeve Empire Waist Beaded Long Evening Dresses Formal Dresses
Ever Pretty Crew Neck Sequin Ruffle Sleeve Empire Waist Beaded Long Evening Dresses Formal Dresses
Debenhams UK

£94.99

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Linear Encrusted Beaded Cap Sleeve Bridesmaid Midi Dress - Sage
Linear Encrusted Beaded Cap Sleeve Bridesmaid Midi Dress - Sage
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£50.00

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Violetta Allover Beaded Dress
Violetta Allover Beaded Dress
Chesca

£145.00

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Religion Topaz Jersey Beaded Skull Tunic Dress - Black
Religion Topaz Jersey Beaded Skull Tunic Dress - Black
very.co.uk

£60.00

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

£70.00

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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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