I love vintage dresses. Wearing them makes me feel like I’m being transported back in time.

Each dress has its own nostalgic charm and most women have at least one or two vintage or vintage-inspired pieces in their wardrobe. Sadly, vintage style dresses don’t get that much attention from their wearers. Some may think that they’re only for costume parties and themed events. Thing is, you can wear a vintage dress any time of the day, anywhere.

Where to get your vintage dresses? Dresslily has a variety of drool-worthy vintage-inspired dresses available for sale.

If you have a bright-colored polka dot dress, wear it during summer or spring, then pair it with sandals and a hairband. This can also be a fun party frock (dress it up with heels), a go-to day dress for shopping and errands (just pair it with a denim jacket and boots), or a dress at the beach with a hat and a pair of flip-flops. 

Lace dresses look formal so normally you would want to wear them during special occasions such as weddings or anniversary parties. Vintage dresses in dark colors can be worn in most special events such as family pictorials and dinner parties. Change up shoes, accessories, and hairstyles to get different looks.

You can wear this gown-ish emerald green dress to a Christmas party. Jazz it up with stylish accessories to make it look more regal. What’s great about this dress is you can also double it as a costume when attending events, since it’s plain. Wear it with a hat or a statement necklace during formal occasions and you’re sure to dazzle.

This non-revealing little red number can be worn on so many occasions. It’s best for dates and travel. Pair it with a red lippie and cat-eye sunglasses for a Hollywood-worthy look. Just like your LBD, it’s a closet staple.

Having brunch with your girlfriends or sightseeing in a new city? Visiting a new museum or a coffee date with friends? This fit and flare dress looks so carefree you can just take it or wear it anywhere. Dress it down with flat sandals and a satchel or dress it up with black pumps and clutch. 

Floral dresses are perfect for tea parties. Imagine yourself in this 50s dress, with a bowler hat on and a pastry on your hand. Vintage floral dresses can be so fun to wear (see more details).

Aside from nautical-themed parties and costume parties in general, you can wear this classic retro dress just like an ordinary dress — wear a white crop top to make it a white shirt & blue skirt combo, wear a denim jacket and sneakers for a cool vintage look, or wear it as is a casual resort wear.

You should choose a semi-formal attire when going to a musical concert or the theatre. Vintage-inspired dresses look perfect during these events so don’t hesitate to wear one, like this two-tone panel dress. Match your dress with peep-toe heels and clutch to complete your look.

Business meetings call for formal-looking and subtle ensembles. If you happen to have a vintage houndstooth dress similar to this, don’t hesitate to wear it to the office or to business meetings.

The mesh cape of this little black dress is what makes it a true vintage piece but remove it and you get a gorgeous little black dress. LBD is a staple in every woman’s closet so make sure that you have one. That little black dress can save you in countless ways — cocktail parties, soirees, dinner parties, weddings, corporate events, and more.

Published: 2018-05-20 14:13:44