Embracing Vintage Charm: Learning Elegant Bridal Styles from Past International Brides♡

2019.03.20 published

Longing for a Vintage Wedding ♡

The Atmosphere, Theme, and Concept of Weddings.

There are various options such as Natural, Princess, Resort, and more, but this time we are featuring [Vintage] ♡

Just like fashion, the design of wedding dresses goes in and out of style, but the retro and cute vintage wedding styles from decades ago are slowly gaining popularity once again.

The styles of wedding dresses from the past still leave us breathless with their beauty even today ♡

For example, the wedding of Grace Kelly, who married Prince Rainier of Monaco.

In 1956, over 60 years ago, it remains a look that brides around the world aspire to.

Vintage dresses with meticulously calculated designs that have not faded over time feel refreshingly new even today ♡

The charm of vintage-inspired bridal coordination is gaining attention not only overseas but also in Japan ♡

Let's look at some design points by referencing wedding photos of brides from back in the day!

Points for Styling a Vintage-Inspired Dress① Slender Line

The first point is about the line of the wedding dress. The standard style in Japan is the princess line or A-line that resembles a princess, but if you’re aiming for retro vintage, slender line or empire line dresses are recommended.

A straight skirt with a long train creates an adult cute silhouette.

Pairing a slender line dress with a fluffy long veil is also lovely.

The veil gently overlaps the dress, creating a romantic atmosphere ♡

Standing sideways toward the camera to show off the widening hem of the skirt was a classic pose in wedding photos from the 1920s-1930s＊

Here we have a wedding dress made from smooth silk material. It has a mystical quality, reminiscent of a goddess from Greek mythology!

If a bride appears in such a beautiful look at a grand chapel wedding, guests would surely be mesmerized by her beauty.

Points for Styling a Vintage-Inspired Dress② Midi Length

If you want to enjoy a naturally cute coordination, a midi-length wedding dress could be a great choice!

While midi length may seem like a relatively new trend, it was actually very popular in wedding scenes during the 1920s ♡

This features a low-waisted midi-length skirt paired with short sleeves and long gloves, a rare coordination.

A soft wedding veil combined with a midi-length dress. The ribbon-adorned pumps are also modern and charming!

The retro charm in this coordination lies in how classic and elegant it is, even though it’s midi length.

For the wedding bouquet, like this bride's, I would want to bundle large roses for a wonderfully romantic design ♡

A combination of a Maria veil that covers the head and a midi-length dress. Paired with short gloves, it gives a classical vibe.

The pose is reminiscent of a ballerina, which is lovely too ♡

Points for Styling a Vintage-Inspired Dress③ Puff Sleeve

One of the highlights of vintage wedding dresses is the design of the sleeves ♡

The puff sleeve, which was very popular in the 1980s, features a puffy sleeve opening.

The combination of long sleeves and puff sleeves evokes the image of aristocrats from medieval Europe＊

This dress was featured in a wedding magazine from 1982, but it would still be absolutely adorable even today…!

A beautiful puff-sleeve long-sleeved dress with lace embroidery. The delicate frills at the wrists add just the right touch of cuteness.

The groom also coordinates stylishly with a slightly casual brown tuxedo, making them a chic couple ♡

A dress featuring all lace and puff sleeves gives off a glorious and noble feel.

The puff sleeves are placed at the elbow, rather than the wrists, enhancing the elegant aura ♡

Points for Styling a Vintage-Inspired Dress④ Headpiece

The headpiece that matches the wedding dress is a crucial element that influences the overall bridal coordination.

If you want a retro-vintage wedding, instead of trendy imported accessories or flowers, veils and bonnets are recommended ◎

Here, a fluffy veil has been used, secured with a flower motif headband.

A hat-like headpiece made from tulle with embroidered flowers scattered across it creates a look that combines femininity and chicness ♡

The high-neck dress with lacy pearl-like designs is beautiful too…!

The bride wearing a headpiece that looks like a necklace. Accessories such as headbands and headpieces that adorn the entire head were common back then.

Since simple hairstyles are currently seen as rustic and fashionable, they may appear fresh now.

Aim for a Timeless Vintage-Retro Bridal Coordination ♡

We have introduced vintage bridal coordination that remains ageless even after decades.

If it looks wonderful now, it surely will still look lovely when we become grandmothers ♡

Brides aiming for a classical and elegant vintage wedding should keep these points in mind when selecting their dress ♩