1950's wedding dress - non bridal shop

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Hi all

I'm desperate for a 50's dress. Prefer white, however, I'm not completely against a coloured dress.

I would like something that has a high back and sleeves.

As this wedding is without parental guidance :sad: we're on a huge budget, so the dress has to be £200-£250 absolute maximum.

I've had a look at bridal shops and 1. they're much too expensive and 2. they don't really have the design I'm after.

so, Google has become my best friend however, I can't really find the style of dress that is around £200-250 or it is sleevless or the back isn't full....

Can anyone offer any guidance?

If it's not white, I'm fine with this - but not sure if a white veil suits or if you can wear a white veil with a coloured dress? clueless! Or can you have a coloured veil? (feels a bit chavvy!)

Any help so greatfully appreciated
GJ x

noodles.nixon

have a look at this site........it is amazing........hope this helps
http://honeypieboutique.co.uk/ourshop/cat_230553-50s-Wedding-Dresses.html

Emma82_2

Wow, some of those dresses are amazing!

nunnygirl

Dolly Couture, Vivien of Holloway, Honeypie Boutique like noodles.nixon above has posted

If you can't find the high back sleeved dress that you are looking for what about a little bolero jacket over the top? I'm having one as I HATE the tops of my arms

Maysie

I love etsy at the mo its full of 50's style dresses

http://www.etsy.com/listing/44714393/rose-in-bloom-custom-bridesmaids-dress?ref=sr_gallery_19&ga_search_query=wedding+dress+sleeves&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=4&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title this is very pretty. Maybe lose the flowers off the back and see what other colours the seller could do and ask for slightly longer sleeves?

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Thanks all - noodles.nixon I had seen that webiste - however the dresses weren't high back so I just flicked through - the styles are almost perfect tho, thank you !

Thanks Nunnygirl and Maysie - Maysie that's a really pretty dress!

Nunnygirl I'll check out the places you quote.. by the way we're getting married on the same day and I'm a Cardle gal too!

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Can I just say I LURVE Dolly Couture!!

nunnygirl

Jill...Matt Cardle is AH-MAY-ZING.....and I'm glad you like Dolly too......she's on facebook if you are dolly couture

Loads of different dresses on there

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Nunnygirl check out this! http://www.rocknrollbride.com/2010/07/1950s-diner-style-charm-british-retro-rockabilly-wedding/ she's WEARING my dress!!!

nunnygirl

Thats a Dolly

Pipsqueak_01

Hi there,

I am so pleasedto find this thread. I am renewing my vows and even though I want a new dress I don't want nor do I think it would be appropriate to have a big old dress. I have had a look at all of the links and think they are fab! my only problem is I would love an original 1950's style dress so it's a bit quirky. does anyone have any ideas. I can't really go to London to get fittings as I am in the North East. I have no idea where to look

Pip