A Wedding Dress of the 1920s

A Wedding Dress of the 1920s

The 1920s evoke images of rouged knees, bathtub gin and gangsters, but they were also a period of romantic elegance, a last look back to the Victorian era. Nowhere was this more apparent than in wedding gowns. Most wedding dresses were white, a welcomed change from the more practical colors chosen during World War I. Wedding dresses of the 1920s have somewhat high, loose necklines, either cut close to the neck or with a slight scoop. They may be long sleeved, short sleeved or sleeveless. Hem lengths vary from calf to floor. Traditionally styled dresses often have Grote Maten Trouwjurken several Vloer Lengte Avondjurken layers of fabric, like sheer sleeves over a heavier tank, or layers of skirt. The dress are decorated with embroidery or lace. They looked like the flapper gowns worn to nightclubs, Grote Maten Trouwjurken but were white, and worn with traditional wedding accessories. A flapper wedding dress is a sleeveless gown with a very straight fit, worn just below the knee or shorter. The fabric is heavier than a traditional gown; satin, heavy cotton, or light wool would be appropriate. The skirt could be layered and have an asymmetrical hem. Nearly every 1920s bride wore a cap veil that was waist length or even floor length. A cap veil is a long, very light, lace-trimmed veil attached to a cloche hat or a wide band across the top of the head. The bands can be elaborately decorated with pleated fabric or beads. Popular wedding flowers included lilies and orange blossoms, fresh or made from wax. Authentic dresses are still available from clothing dealers in the United States and overseas. Patterns specifically for 1920s Simple Wedding Dresses are hard to find, but historical patterns can be adapted. Folkwear s Paris Promenade dress, if made in light white fabric and trimmed with lace, would give the traditional 1920s look when worn over a white under-gown. Folkwear s Monte Carlo Dress shows the look of a flapper gown, ready to be embellished. Adding 1920s accessories, especially a cap veil and a long strand of pearls, will add a Jazz Age touch to any wedding ensemble.