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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

was: £199.00

£149.25

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Coast Women's High Neck Vintage Style Embellished Wedding Dress in Ivory
Coast Women's High Neck Vintage Style Embellished Wedding Dress in Ivory
Coast UK & IE

was: £219.00

£71.25

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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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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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Ever-Pretty Women's V Neck Elegant Floor Length Short Sleeves Vintage Velvet Evening Dresses Dark Green 8UK
Ever-Pretty Women's V Neck Elegant Floor Length Short Sleeves Vintage Velvet Evening Dresses Dark Green 8UK
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

£45.59

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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

£42.25

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

£179.00

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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

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

£1,525.00

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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 Taller Marmo Taormina Fringed Woven Midi Dress
Womens Taller Marmo Taormina Fringed Woven Midi Dress
Selfridges

£765.00

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

£330.00

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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

£328.30

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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

£328.30

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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

£307.30

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

£260.00

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

£240.00

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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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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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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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M&S x 16Arlington Bardot Feather Fringed Midi Bodycon Dress Black
M&S x 16Arlington Bardot Feather Fringed Midi Bodycon Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£180.00

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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

£168.00

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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

£160.00

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

£49.00

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

£49.00

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Finery London Floral V-Neck Angel Sleeve Midi Tea Dress Blue Mix
Finery London Floral V-Neck Angel Sleeve Midi Tea Dress Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£49.00

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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 Ditsy Floral V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Black Mix
Finery London Crepe Ditsy Floral V-Neck Midi 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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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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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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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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Ted Baker Women's Long-Sleeve Midi Tea Dress - Blue
Ted Baker Women's Long-Sleeve Midi Tea Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £259.00

£185.00

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Ted Baker Women's Print Midi Tea Dress - Blue
Ted Baker Women's Print Midi Tea Dress - Blue
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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HOBBS Floral V-Neck Midaxi Tea Dress Black
HOBBS Floral V-Neck Midaxi Tea Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£169.00

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Cassie Devore Midi Tea Dress-Pink Peony, Dainty Medley Female Boden
Cassie Devore Midi Tea Dress-Pink Peony, Dainty Medley Female Boden
Boden

£169.00

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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

was: £229.00

£165.00

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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

was: £229.00

£165.00

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Monsoon V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Navy
Monsoon V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Navy
Marks and Spencer UK

£160.00

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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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Ghost Satin V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Navy
Ghost Satin V-Neck Midi Tea Dress Navy
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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Louche Avril Animal Blues Print Midi Tea Dress
Louche Avril Animal Blues Print Midi Tea Dress
JOY

£75.00

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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
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£69.00

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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
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£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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Cathy Ditsy Midi Tea Dress Blue
Cathy Ditsy Midi Tea Dress Blue
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 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

£75.00

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Sequin Fringe Hem Flapper Dress
Sequin Fringe Hem Flapper Dress
Roman

was: £80.00

£45.00

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Art Deco Sequin Flapper Dress
Art Deco Sequin 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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Eliza J Women's Gown Style Twist Waist Chiffon Flutter Sleeve Beaded Vneck Dress, Navy, 14
Eliza J Women's Gown Style Twist Waist Chiffon Flutter Sleeve Beaded Vneck Dress, Navy, 14
Amazon.co.uk

£108.95

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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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Autograph Beaded Midaxi Column Dress Black
Autograph Beaded Midaxi Column Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£120.00

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Per Una Beaded Lace Midi Cami Slip Dress Black
Per Una Beaded Lace Midi Cami Slip Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£70.00

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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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M&S Georgette Beaded Midaxi Waisted Dress Black
M&S Georgette Beaded Midaxi Waisted Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£60.00

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Gina Bacconi Lorna Beaded Chiffon Dress And Jacket - Blue
Gina Bacconi Lorna Beaded Chiffon Dress And Jacket - Blue
Frasers

£290.00

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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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Coast Women's Linear Encrusted Beaded Cap Sleeve Bridesmaid Midi Dress in Sage
Coast Women's Linear Encrusted Beaded Cap Sleeve Bridesmaid Midi Dress in Sage
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£48.75

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Coast Women's Cowl Neck Beaded & Pearl Column Midi Wedding Dress in Ivory
Coast Women's Cowl Neck Beaded & Pearl Column Midi Wedding Dress in Ivory
Coast UK & IE

was: £189.00

£52.50

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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

£75.00

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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

£142.35

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Coast Women's Petite High Neck Beaded Column Midi Dress in Lilac
Coast Women's Petite High Neck Beaded Column Midi Dress in Lilac
Coast UK & IE

was: £179.00

£80.55

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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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