Vintage party dresses are very cute and sexy, elegant and just simply fabulous.
They have a very slim waist and a wide , full skirt that is usually knee length. It is guaranteed that in such a dress you will feel sexy and beautiful all night, just like a princess. There are a lot of vintage inspired prom dresses 40s on the internet, mostly on ebay. They are not too expensive so this is another reason to buy one for your prom.
These dresses can be made of many different fabrics. Tulle and chiffon are the most common retro fabrics, and they look very nice and they give the dress that princess look. Rayon velvet is another beautiful fabric that is used for making vintage inspired prom dresses. Keep in mind though that prom night are usually in the summer and rayon velvet can be quite warm.
When it comes to choosing the colour of the retro dress, it is really up to your taste. Most cocktail dresses can be found in black, red and white colours, but also the combination of black and white and even in more colourful versions. Some of them are also embroidered or decorated with lace, glass beads or crystals. Fortunately you get a lot of choices when it comes to retro dresses from the 40s, because the fashion in those times was so versatile.
Most dresses are straight with a simple cut, and they are very close to the body. In the 40s it was still hard to find fabrics, so tailors used just as much as it was necessary. When you buy a vintage inspired dress, keep this in mind. There are also some 40s inspired dresses that can be worn with a petticoat, although these are more rare, however there are plenty of reproductions of this kind.