Sparkle at your next party with a vintage Ophelia dress

When young women are choosing a special dress for a party or their prom night, they often want to choose something unique and different from what everyone else will be wearing. Choosing a vintage outfit is a great way of selecting a dress that will be flattering and timeless, but will also stand out from the crowd.

The Ophelia dress can be worn by any age, but is exceptionally flattering when worn by young women and can be dressed up or down, whatever the occasion. The Ophelia dress was named after the Shakespearean character Ophelia in the play Hamlet and it became famous in the 1950s when designers used it as inspiration for their fashion ranges. An Ophelia dress is designed and shaped to highlight a woman’s figure and it became even more stunning when combined with one of the many colourful and frilly petticoats that were increasing in popularity at the time. 

The Lindy Bop Ophelia dress is exceptionally flattering and the neckline has been designed in such a way as to show off the bust area and the slim fitting bodice was created to highlight an hourglass figure.

The vintage petticoat may be an understated item of clothing, but it has certainly carved a place for itself in women’s fashion history. Petticoats were of course undergarments and originally gained prominence in the fashion world during the 1950s, thanks to Dior. A petticoat was considered to be a great way of enhancing a number of vintage dresses, including the Ophelia dress. A black vintage sleeveless Ophelia dress, worn with a lace petticoat underneath, would create a beautiful outfit for any prom or special party.

If you are looking for a beautiful party dress, then stand out from the crowd and choose a stunning vintage dress from Little Wings Factory. For more information about our dresses, then email us at care@littlewingsfactory.com

Go online to find the best vintage style dresses

If you are looking for fifties dresses, then there a number of places where you can go to if you are hoping to add some vintage fashion to your wardrobe.

If you are lucky enough to have one nearby, a second hand antique or vintage shop is a great place where you can pick up preworn vintage fashion. There are also vintage auctions held around the country, where you can find a vintage bargain. But not every area has these type of auctions, so do some research and see what is available in your area.

For something a little different, Frock Me! is the first fair of its kind that is held regularly to quench the thirst for vintage clothing. Bursting with all things vintage, the fair is held in Brighton and Chelsea regularly throughout the year.

Antique markets, flea markets, textile fairs, car boot sales, estate sales and charity shops are also great places to pick up some unique vintage fashion pieces. Although you be able to get a really great bargain, the items may not be in the best quality and you may not be able to get a lot of wear from them.

But if you have a particular item in mind, or want to order something that is made to your specifications, then there is a huge variety of choice in vintage women’s fashion online. You only need to visit the online vintage style dresses UK stores to find what we mean. You will find everything that the yesteryear Hollywood legends once wore and the contemporary women stars have made famous. If you are in a hurry and want the item quickly, then you can easily buy off the peg, but if you have something specific in mind, then order a bespoke item that will be made for you.

If you are looking for vintage style dresses, visit Little Wings Factory at www.littlewingsfactory.com. Here you will find vintage fashion that will suit all body shapes and with options and styles perfect for everyone, you can be sure that you will find your perfect dress.

Recreate the Audrey Hepburn magic with a floral tea dress

The Audrey Hepburn style dresses are the most sought after vintage dresses if you are looking for one of the classic fashions for your wardrobe. Audrey Hepburn rose to stardom in a big fashion when she hit Broadway with her Gigi character and she never strayed out of the limelight after that. The unmistakable style of Hepburn captivated the fascination of an entire generation and is still fresh in the memory of the public. Thanks to the vintage dressmakers today, many of them also never complete their collection without a nod to Hepburn. One look at the poster of Breakfast at Tiffany’s and you will know why Audrey Hepburn style fashion has become eternal.

Among the several vintages dresses made famous by the yesteryear Hollywood stars, the tea dress, especially the floral tea dress has made a long lasting impact on the fashion world and are still sought after due to their figure enhancing but simple design and the riot of colours in which they are made. The dress is not distinguished by any particular knee length as this can vary however the style of the dress hugely emphasises the feminine form. The length of the dress is usually best however at about mid-calf or even lower sometimes.  When you choose your floral tea dress, just look in the mirror and see that it comes somewhere between your knees and your ankles. Most tea dresses also come with various necklines and some of them are V-necks and scoop-necks. Sleeves can also vary from short sleeves, three-quarter sleeves, and no sleeves. Fitted floral tea dresses can also occasionally be found.

The tea length dresses were made famous by the golden age of Hollywood and by choosing one of these dresses you can also add some retro glamour to your wardrobe. Depending on your body type you can choose from a variety of floral tea dresses online that you can wear for informal parties and dinners. You can also choose to wear it on your prom night as it will set you apart from others. Contact Little Wings Factory through our website www.littlewingsfactory.com/contact-us/ to order one of our vintage style creations.