Prom season is just around the corner, and it’s already time to be thinking about the perfect dress. One look that is always in style is vintage. Now I don’t know about your family, but mine had no vintage clothing treasure chest hidden in the closet. While I would have loved something like my grandma’s yellow swing dress she claims was a twin of Sandy’s prom dress in Grease, the only thing left in her closet was my mom’s pouffy bubble gum pink dress from the 80’s. So if the only ‘vintage’ dress around your parts has shoulder puffs as big as your head too, here are a few sites that might give you a little more luck.
ModCloth.com
The party dress shopping category on ModCloth features some gorgeous vintage style dresses that would be perfect (and perfectly priced!) for prom. In a dark blue mid calf length design, the Tulle There Was You Dress is simply stunning. Personally the dress’s name alone had me sold. Going for a more ’80s vibe? The Pump Up The Volume Dress will not disappoint. While the majority of the clothes on Mod Cloth are new clothes made to look retro they also feature a true vintage section. Each day one or more unique vintage items are posted for sale. Looking through the sales archives you can see a number of accessories (take this navy blue fascinator for example) that would give a great authentic retro touch to whatever prom dress you might choose.
Unique-Vintage.com
Feeling the ’50s? Then there’s tons of fun reproduction swing dresses on Unique-Vintage.com. Take a look at this adorable ivory and rose dress. For a more elegant look this black Manhattan Mermaid Gown is guaranteed to turn heads. Unique-vintage.com allows you to shop for your dress by size, style, color, and most importantly for the vintage prom look, era. Also much like modcloth.com they feature an authentic vintage section . In their inventory now is this adorable baby pink floor length ’50s gown.
StopStaringClothing.com
Stop Staring! Clothing’s designs might have you saying just that. Their dresses have been worn by vintage loving celebrities such as Christina Aguilera and Dita Von Teese. The bust detailing on this flirty swing dress would make it match perfect with a black fascinator and pumps. This classy little black dress modeled by Ashley Greene of the Twilight films will have you looking va va vow (or va va vampire if you prefer). Also, the eggplant purple shade of this dress is simply beautiful.
PinUpGirlClothing.com
Wanting to go more sexy than fun with your vintage prom dress? Pin Up Girl Clothing might be more your style its shiny satin and stretch fabrics. A wiggle dress would be perfect for showing off all your curves. I also love the embroidered swallows on this Annalise Swing Dress. From the sexy satin to the flirty swing the retro dress department at Pin Up Girl Clothing has whatever you’re on the lookout for this prom season.
Authentic Vintage Sites
While most of the sites listed above feature only reproduction vintage dresses there are plenty of online stores that carry real vintage prom dresses. Have a look at the current inventory of the following stores if you want a truly unique look: Posh Girl Vintage, Sydney’s Vintage Clothing, and Rusty Zipper. The best thing about a true vintage prom dress is you never have to worry about another girl showing up wearing the same dress!
Don’t Forget!
As always a great place to look for a vintage prom dress or anything vintage is your local thrift store. There are also many vintage prom dresses available on eBay. Last but not least, why not go have a look in grandma’s closet. You never know maybe you’ll get lucky. Hopefully this article will point you in the direction of the vintage prom dress of your dreams. If not, whatever dress you decide to go for, have a safe and memorable prom night while you’re wearing it!
