Vintage, Brand New: Dresses

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Stop Staring Cherry Print Dress from ModCloth

Cerise to the Occasion Dress - Stop Staring! for ModCloth

$159.99

I love dresses with cherry prints and this one is stunning!

Vintage Red for Valentine's Day

Going out with your sweetheart on Valentine's Day? Want a vintage look for your romantic evening out? You can't go wrong with a bit of vintage red! Here are some vintage red options available online. Just don't wear them altogether!

Xscape Draped Lace Gown (Red) - Lord and Taylor

$199.99

Arrow Waist Belt - Forever 21

$4.80

Mossimo Ponte Boyfriend Jacket in Lollipop Red - Target

$29.99

Chelsea Crew Malibu Pump - DSW

$54.95

Bows

You can't go wrong with adding some bows to your wardrobe. Here are some classic vintage looks with bows!

Nipon Boutique Bow Skirt Suit - Lord and Taylor

$179.99 (sale price)

Peek-a-Bow Dress - ModCloth

$84.99

Bow Ring - Forever21

$1.80

Sweet Bow Stud Set - Forever21
$4.80

Embellished Bow Scarf - Lord & Taylor
$99.00 (sale price)

kate spade new york 'flirt' silk blend skirt - Nordstrom

$298.00

Softspots 'Samantha' Pump - Nordstrom

$84.95

20 Denier Bow Tights - Forever 21

$6.80

Steal the Look: Lana Turner in Dancing Co-Ed

I loved all of Lana Turner's outfits in Dancing Co-Ed (1939) including the one in the above picture. I found a match on ModCloth but the dress it Out of Stock! Boo.

Cutie Doodle Doo Dress In Hearts - ModCloth

$97.99

The two dresses are so close you would have thought the designer made a copy of Lana's dress!

Vintage Style Dresses from ModCloth

Here are some gorgeous Vintage style dresses from ModCloth. I hate using the word "retro" because I always equate it with reproduction. These are contemporary dresses inspired by vintage style but not intending to be exact replicas of the past. I like to peruse the ModCloth "Longer Lengths" Dresses list for some style ideas.

Romance Holiday Dress

$119.99

This dress has a very 1930s feel. I love how the delicate mint color contrasts with the black bowtie belt.

Cherry a Tune Dress
$109.99

This one looks like a feedsack dress from the 1940s but much more elegant. And I absolutely adore the cherry design! It's too bad only smaller sizes are available. I hope it comes back in stock!

Salute to You Dress
$189.99

Are you a femme fatale just looking for an amazing Noir-ish dress? Well this one is for you!

Polka Dotted Belted Dress

Jones New York Polka Dot Belted Dress - Lord and Taylor

$134.00

I have this exact same dress but without the belt. I was hoping it would make its way back on to the racks at Lord and Taylor because it's such a fantastic piece. It's very 1940s and is flattering on almost all types. What I love about it is that the dark navy blue and the champagne dots are low key enough that you can have a lot of fun with louder accessories. Especially with lots of red! There are a few sizes left so make sure you get this one!

Pink Wedding Dresses

I am so late to this but I found out recently that Jessica Biel wore a pink dress on her wedding day. Did you know that pink wedding dresses are a vintage look? My mom wore a bright pink wedding dress for her 1978 wedding.

Here is a dress in "blush" available from David's Bridal. I think blush is a more contemporary look than bright pink. What do you think? Would you wear a pink wedding dress at your wedding?

Strapless Ball Gown with Satin Corset Bodice - David's Bridal

$1,248

Ivory Lace Dress

Nine West Three-Quarter Sleeve Tiered Lace Dress in Ivory - Lord & Taylor

$96.75 (sale price)

It's so difficult to find full-sleeve or three-quarter sleeve dresses these days. This one is gorgeous, has a vintage style and has a decent skirt length as well. L&T has become my go-to source for great dresses and most of the dresses in my current wardrobe are from their store.

Holiday Party Outfit - Pink and Silver

This dress is a show stopper! V-back dresses were really popular especially in the 1950s and it's difficult to find party dresses with long sleeves. If you've got a great back and want to show it off, this is the dress for you. And I especially love the combination of pink and silver. It's quite dazzling.