A wedding dress is the most important part of your day, so it’s no surprise that women have been changing them for centuries. Here’s a look at some of the most popular wedding dress styles over the last 100 years.
1930s
Flapper style was all about short, flouncy dresses. You can see this in the way that it often has lace and beading along with corsets. It was also popular to wear sleeveless dresses with long, full skirts.
1940s
The 1940s was a time of great change in fashion, and wedding dresses reflected this. Women generally wore long and full-skirted gowns with multiple layers of fabric for the fullness that was popular at the time. Silk, satin or taffeta were common fabrics for wedding dresses–and they were often made to resemble military uniforms because of their war-time influence on society.
1950s
1950s wedding dresses were very voluminous and full. They had a rounded shape, with lots of ruffles and lace detailing. The waistline was often high, but some styles had dropped waists or empire styles with a fitted bodice that flowed into an A-line skirt with plenty of volume at the hem (think Marilyn Monroe). 1950s wedding dresses were often strapless, which meant that brides could be more daring when it came to choosing their accessories! You may have seen pictures of Jackie Kennedy wearing her veil over her shoulder–that look was popular back then because it showed off those gorgeous long gloves she wore so well! 1950s wedding dresses were made from silk or satin fabrics that shimmered under the lights at night weddings like yours will be held during this decade’s prime time: between 6pm – 8pm on May 12th 2021 (the day you’ll say “I do”). Pastel colours such as pale pink and mint green were also popular among brides who wanted something different than traditional white gowns but weren’t willing to go too far outside their comfort zone just yet…
1960s
If you’re looking for a wedding dress that will make you feel like a goddess, the 1960s is the decade for you. This was a time of change, where women began to demand more rights and equal treatment. Women wanted to be able to wear what they wanted without being criticized by society. They also wanted their weddings to reflect this new freedom and independence from men–so bridal gowns became more extravagant and glamorous than ever before! The most popular styles were The ballgown (which was basically just an exaggerated version of what we see today) and The Mermaid dresses (because who doesn’t want to look like Ariel?).
1970s
The 1970s were a time of great change in the fashion world, with many new styles emerging. The most popular wedding dress styles of this decade were flared skirts and big hair–no surprise there! But there was also a trend toward wide belts and peplum waistlines that we’re still seeing today.
1980s
In the 1980s, big hair and shoulder pads were the order of the day. This was a time of excess; it was also a period when many women began to feel that their bodies were not good enough. This led to some dramatic changes in fashion and beauty standards. In addition to the large-scale trends that affected everyone, there were also specific styles for each decade – such as “Prom Queen” for high school seniors or “Flapper” for young adults looking for an alternative look (and wanting something different from their parents).
1990s
High-neckline dresses. These were all the rage in the 1990s, and they’re still popular today. Full skirts. You know that saying about how “the bigger, the better”? It applies here! If you want to stand out from the crowd at your wedding, go for a full skirt with lots of volume–you won’t regret it! Short trains on gowns and dresses with no trains at all have been popular since this decade (and will probably continue to be so). If you’re not sure which style is right for you, think about what kind of venue or theme might go well with shorter trains: maybe something modern like an outdoor party? Or maybe something more traditional like an indoor ceremony? Either way will work perfectly well with either option! Low backs are another element that has remained popular throughout time because they add elegance while also allowing some skin exposure above where most people wear their bras or lingerie nowadays due to comfort reasons.”
2000s – 2010s
The 2000s and 2010s were a time of great change in wedding dress styles. Women wanted their dresses to reflect the freedom they had gained during this time period, so they started wearing more form-fitting, less frilly dresses that emphasized their curves and showed off their figures. The most popular style was the mermaid style–a fitted bodice with an A-line skirt that flares out at the knee. The most popular color was white because it symbolizes purity, but brides also wore other colors like ivory or champagne (light gold).
A wedding dress has changed a lot over the last 100 years. In the 1930s, women wore short skirts with full-length sleeves and hems that came to the knee. In the 1940s, they wore dresses with long sleeves, high necklines and full skirts. The 1950s saw the rise of sleeveless gowns that featured sweetheart necklines or scooped backs. In the 1960s, women could choose between different styles such as strapless ballgowns or halterneck mermaid styles with fitted bodices and full skirts which became popular again in the 2000s thanks to celebrities like Angelina Jolie who wore them on their big day!
