We LOVE the 1940’s, so we thought
if you do to we could help you achieve that 40’s look in this blog post. We
will be sharing original wedding photos, dress patterns and a look at real
weddings inspired by the 1940’s.
There is so much to love from the
1940’s, fitted bodices a touch of lace here and there, and the beloved super
long bridal veil. Wedding gowns in the 1940’S weren’t as ‘fussy’ or elaborate
as the previous decade as they were recovering from the war. And due to a lack
of resources and materials many wedding gowns where made from parachute fabric –
they were great at recycling and making do.
The silhouette of the 1940’s was
a fitted bodice, long sleeves incorporating a slight puff at the shoulder and a
large full skirt.
Silky and shiny fabrics where popular in the 1940’s and you will find some fabulous examples of wedding dresses that have been embellished with lace, large dramatic headwear and long veils per the image.
Double weddings where popular in the 1940’s and here’s a fabulous picture of two brides celebrating their wedding day together WITH large bouquets that have been tied with ribbon for an added effect.
Hair styles in the 1940’s where
more feminine and soft flowing shoulder length hair adorned by flower or
elaborate headbands was all the rage. We just LOVE the headband that
Ginger Rogers wore for the 1947 movie “It Had To Be You”. Would you dare to wear something so
extravagant? Let us know by commenting below.
Image Courtesy: http://gb.pinterest.com/pin/449515606528860813/
One of the best and easiest ways
to find out what the dress style was in each decade is to look at original
dress patterns, not only can you buy wedding dress patterns that have been
replicated you can occasionally purchase an original.
*If you have, please do share your photos with
The Bridal Emporium.
Here’s a few of our favourite
dress patterns from the 1940’s that are available to buy online from different
sources:
Understated elegance were keywords for the 1940's wedding gown design.
Image Courtesy:
Sweeping necklines were popular in the 1940's and emphasis on the waistline.
The detail is on the back with this pattern, as this is where most people will be looking at during a wedding service.
A fabulous pattern you could use
for your bridesmaids, pick a wonderful fabric, maybe different colours for each
bridesmaid and if you don’t feel confident to make them yourselves ask a local
seamstress.
Go shorter and mix it up for a modern twist on the 1940's style.
You don’t
have to replicate every single detail from the 1940’s but you can take elements
from the decade and let it influence your own wedding, like these fabulous
brides have.
Image
Courtesy: http://www.wantthatwedding.co.uk/2013/06/18/vintage-styled-wedding-1940s-inspired-real-wedding/
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