Well, I’m doing the ‘happy dance’ today. I just realized that according to our criteria at The Brides’ Project, I’m not just ‘old’… I can actually be considered vintage (that is, pre-1970). Sure sounds better, doesn’t it!
We have a great collection of vintage wedding dresses that are from the ’20s to late 60’s. I should let you know, however, that many of them are very small – humans seemed to have become a larger species in the intervening decades! So, for the most part, these fabulous dresses from days gone by are sizes 00 to 4 (which loosely translates to 2-8 in bridal sizing) and there are a few that are in sizes 6/8. The icing on the cake is that the average price is $150-200, so you can easily spoil yourself and even make this a second dress for the big day! If vintage is your aesthetic, make an appointment and pay us a visit. We’d love to see these gowns enjoyed again. Your purchase not only saves a dress from landfill (zero-waste!) but also helps us raise money to fight cancer. That’s what I call a win-win!
Also keep in mind, that if you buy a vintage dress, have your mother’s dress or another family treasure… there are plenty of resources to get that dress ready to go down the aisle. Often a first step is to have it professionally cleaned and/or restored. Fabrics tend to discolour over time, and many vintage pieces need a bit of love. We sent several of our pieces to Grace Gown Care since they are THE place to go for any wedding gown work and have over 30 years experience in restoring vintage gowns. Your newly restored gown will probably need a few alterations to fit like a glove and don’t forget that you can also add a little bit of modern flair – just consult with one of the seamstresses on our list who would be happy to help! Click here.
Dresses freshly restored from Grace Gown Care.