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    • The cocktail dress evolved post World War I as a party dress that fits somewhere between an everyday dress and a ball gown. A new lifestyle emerged that involved nightclubs, parties and other occasions that required something dressier than the afternoon dress. Some say cocktail dresses should fall just below the knee, but today there are many options, and you can wear whatever length pulls off the look you want and makes you feel comfortable.
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    Deco Style Black Beaded Mermaid Chloe Flapper Gown
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    Deco Style Black Beaded Mermaid Chloe Flapper Gown

    $238.00

    1920s Style Silver Beaded Edith Flapper Dress
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    1920s Style Silver Beaded Edith Flapper Dress

    $198.00

    1920s Style Gold Beaded Edith Flapper Dress
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    1920s Style Gold Beaded Edith Flapper Dress

    $198.00

    Plus Size 1920s Style Silver Beaded Edith Flapper Dress
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    Plus Size 1920s Style Silver Beaded Edith Flapper Dress

    $198.00

    Unique Vintage + Pantone Plus Size Classic Blue Short Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage + Pantone Plus Size Classic Blue Short Sleeve Mod Wiggle ...

    $68.00

    Unique Vintage + Pantone Classic Blue Short Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage + Pantone Classic Blue Short Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress

    $68.00

    Glamour Bunny 1950s Black Selena Pencil Dress
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    Glamour Bunny 1950s Black Selena Pencil Dress

    $128.00

    Retro Style Beige Ruched Wrap Front Dress
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    Retro Style Beige Ruched Wrap Front Dress

    $58.00

    Off White & Silver Sequin Midi Shift Dress
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    Off White & Silver Sequin Midi Shift Dress

    $58.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size Black Knit Ruffle Sophia Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size Black Knit Ruffle Sophia Wiggle Dress

    $68.00

    Unique Vintage Black Knit Ruffle Sophia Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage Black Knit Ruffle Sophia Wiggle Dress

    $68.00

    Unique Vintage 1960s Black Cage Allison Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1960s Black Cage Allison Wiggle Dress

    $68.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1950s Style Navy Sweetheart Lamar Swing Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1950s Style Navy Sweetheart Lamar Swing Dress

    $98.00

    Unique Vintage 1950s Style Navy Sweetheart Lamar Swing Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1950s Style Navy Sweetheart Lamar Swing Dress

    $98.00

    Unique Vintage 1950s Navy Ruffled Tulle Sweetheart Cupcake Swing Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1950s Navy Ruffled Tulle Sweetheart Cupcake Swing Dress

    $128.00

    Retro Style Burgundy Front Tie Fit & Flare Dress
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    Retro Style Burgundy Front Tie Fit & Flare Dress

    $52.00

    Vintage Style Hunter Green Pleated Satin Long Dress
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    Vintage Style Hunter Green Pleated Satin Long Dress

    $68.00

    Dark Hunter Green & Ivory Polka Dot Flocked Midi Dress
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    Dark Hunter Green & Ivory Polka Dot Flocked Midi Dress

    $58.00

    Vintage Style Black Pleated Satin Long Dress
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    Vintage Style Black Pleated Satin Long Dress

    $68.00

    Vintage Style Emerald Green Velvet Mock Neck Fit & Flare Dress
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    Vintage Style Emerald Green Velvet Mock Neck Fit & Flare Dress

    $52.00

    Collectif 1960s Black Mesh Arionna Wiggle Dress
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    Collectif 1960s Black Mesh Arionna Wiggle Dress

    $78.00

    Collectif Plus Size Black Orla Fishtail Wiggle Dress
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    Collectif Plus Size Black Orla Fishtail Wiggle Dress

    $78.00

    Collectif Plus Size 1950s Navy Polka Dot Princess Liz Swing Dress
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    Collectif Plus Size 1950s Navy Polka Dot Princess Liz Swing Dress

    $108.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1940s Navy Blue Swiss Dotted Heather Midi Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1940s Navy Blue Swiss Dotted Heather Midi Dress

    $88.00

    Unique Vintage Black & Silver Sequin Lina Fringe Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage Black & Silver Sequin Lina Fringe Flapper Dress

    $98.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1920s Deco Beige & Black Sequin Veronique Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1920s Deco Beige & Black Sequin Veronique Flapp...

    $98.00

    Unique Vintage 1920s Deco Beige & Black Sequin Veronique Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1920s Deco Beige & Black Sequin Veronique Flapper Dress

    $98.00

    Unique Vintage 1960s Navy Long Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1960s Navy Long Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress

    $58.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size Merlot Red Stephanie Fit & Flare Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size Merlot Red Stephanie Fit & Flare Dress

    $88.00

    Unique Vintage Merlot Red Stephanie Fit & Flare Dress
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    Unique Vintage Merlot Red Stephanie Fit & Flare Dress

    $88.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1950s Purple Sweetheart Dianne Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1950s Purple Sweetheart Dianne Wiggle Dress

    $68.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1950s Mustard Sleeved Devon Swing Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1950s Mustard Sleeved Devon Swing Dress

    $88.00

    Unique Vintage 1950s Purple Sweetheart Dianne Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1950s Purple Sweetheart Dianne Wiggle Dress

    $68.00

    Unique Vintage 1950s Mustard Sleeved Devon Swing Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1950s Mustard Sleeved Devon Swing Dress

    $88.00

    Unique Vintage Navy Blue Velvet Stephanie Fit & Flare Dress
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    Unique Vintage Navy Blue Velvet Stephanie Fit & Flare Dress

    $88.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1960s Purple Velvet Short Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1960s Purple Velvet Short Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress

    $58.00

    Unique Vintage 1950s Mustard Sweetheart Dianne Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1950s Mustard Sweetheart Dianne Wiggle Dress

    $68.00

    Unique Vintage 1960s Purple Velvet Short Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1960s Purple Velvet Short Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress

    $58.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1960s Emerald Green Velvet Short Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1960s Emerald Green Velvet Short Sleeve Mod Wig...

    $58.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1960s Navy Long Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1960s Navy Long Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress

    $58.00

    Black & Gold Shimmer Fit & Flare Dress
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    Black & Gold Shimmer Fit & Flare Dress

    $58.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1960s Green Long Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1960s Green Long Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress

    $58.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size Black Swiss Dotted Mesh Norma-Jean Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size Black Swiss Dotted Mesh Norma-Jean Wiggle Dress

    $68.00

    Unique Vintage 1960s Style Emerald Green Long Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1960s Style Emerald Green Long Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress

    $58.00

    Unique Vintage Black Swiss Dotted Mesh Norma-Jean Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage Black Swiss Dotted Mesh Norma-Jean Wiggle Dress

    $68.00

    Unique Vintage 1940s Navy Blue Swiss Dotted Mesh Heather Midi Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1940s Navy Blue Swiss Dotted Mesh Heather Midi Dress

    $88.00

    Retro Style Burgundy Ruched Wrap Front Dress
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    Retro Style Burgundy Ruched Wrap Front Dress

    $58.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1950s Leopard Print Sweetheart Dianne Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1950s Leopard Print Sweetheart Dianne Wiggle Dress

    $68.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1950s Style Burgundy Sparkle Nicole Swing Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1950s Style Burgundy Sparkle Nicole Swing Dress

    $68.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1950s Style Black Sparkle Nicole Swing Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1950s Style Black Sparkle Nicole Swing Dress

    $68.00

    Unique Vintage 1950s Style Black Sparkle Nicole Swing Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1950s Style Black Sparkle Nicole Swing Dress

    $68.00

    Unique Vintage 1950s Style Burgundy Sparkle Nicole Swing Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1950s Style Burgundy Sparkle Nicole Swing Dress

    $68.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1960s Cranberry Red Long Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1960s Cranberry Red Long Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress

    $58.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1920s Black & Beige Beaded Fringe Magdeleine Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1920s Black & Beige Beaded Fringe Magdeleine Fl...

    $98.00

    Unique Vintage 1940s Style Red Sleeved Adelia Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1940s Style Red Sleeved Adelia Wiggle Dress

    $98.00

    Unique Vintage 1960s Cranberry Red Long Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1960s Cranberry Red Long Sleeve Mod Wiggle Dress

    $58.00

    Retro Style Emerald Green Ruched Wrap Front Dress
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    Retro Style Emerald Green Ruched Wrap Front Dress

    $58.00

    Unique Vintage 1950s Leopard Print Sweetheart Dianne Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1950s Leopard Print Sweetheart Dianne Wiggle Dress

    $68.00

    Plus Size Black Keyhole Mesh Detail Katniss Wiggle Dress
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    Plus Size Black Keyhole Mesh Detail Katniss Wiggle Dress

    $68.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size Black & Silver Sequin Sleeved Therese Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size Black & Silver Sequin Sleeved Therese Flapper D...

    $88.00


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    Unique Vintage Plus Size Black & Silver Sequin Lina Fringe Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size Black & Silver Sequin Lina Fringe Flapper Dress

    $98.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1960s Retro Green Half Sleeve Cassidy Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1960s Retro Green Half Sleeve Cassidy Wiggle Dress

    $78.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1920s Gold Sequin & Black Fringe Katriane Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1920s Gold Sequin & Black Fringe Katriane Flapp...

    $98.00

    Retrolicious Plus Size Red Bombshell Dress
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    Retrolicious Plus Size Red Bombshell Dress

    $68.00

    Unique Vintage 1920s Black Iridescent Sequin Cocktail Celeste Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1920s Black Iridescent Sequin Cocktail Celeste Flapper Dress

    $88.00

    Unique Vintage 1920s Burgundy & Black Sequin Cocktail Celeste Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1920s Burgundy & Black Sequin Cocktail Celeste Flapper Dress

    $88.00

    Unique Vintage Black & Silver Sequin Sleeved Therese Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage Black & Silver Sequin Sleeved Therese Flapper Dress

    $88.00


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    Unique Vintage Black Sequin & Blush Sleeveless Cocktail Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage Black Sequin & Blush Sleeveless Cocktail Flapper Dress

    $78.00

    Unique Vintage 1920s Black & Purple Beaded Antoinette Peacock Flapper
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    Unique Vintage 1920s Black & Purple Beaded Antoinette Peacock Flapper

    $98.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1960s Retro Blue Half Sleeve Cassidy Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1960s Retro Blue Half Sleeve Cassidy Wiggle Dress

    $78.00

    Unique Vintage 1960s Retro Green Half Sleeve Cassidy Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1960s Retro Green Half Sleeve Cassidy Wiggle Dress

    $78.00

    Unique Vintage 1960s Retro Paprika Half Sleeve Cassidy Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1960s Retro Paprika Half Sleeve Cassidy Wiggle Dress

    $78.00

    Unique Vintage 1960s Retro Blue Half Sleeve Cassidy Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1960s Retro Blue Half Sleeve Cassidy Wiggle Dress

    $78.00

    Unique Vintage 1960s Black Velvet Cape Cod Wiggle Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1960s Black Velvet Cape Cod Wiggle Dress

    $88.00

    Retrolicious Black Bombshell Swing Dress
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    Retrolicious Black Bombshell Swing Dress

    $68.00

    1940s Style Black Ponte Claudia Swing Dress
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    1940s Style Black Ponte Claudia Swing Dress

    $108.00

    Plus Size 1950s Style Burgundy & Black Polka Dot Katherine Swing Dress
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    Plus Size 1950s Style Burgundy & Black Polka Dot Katherine Swing Dress

    $78.00

    Retrolicious Plus Size Black Bombshell Swing Dress
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    Retrolicious Plus Size Black Bombshell Swing Dress

    $68.00

    Vintage Style Wine Red Embroidered Mesh Midi Dress
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    Vintage Style Wine Red Embroidered Mesh Midi Dress

    $48.00

    Retro Style Black & Leopard Trim Yael Swing Dress
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    Retro Style Black & Leopard Trim Yael Swing Dress

    $78.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1920s Black Beaded Fringe Aurore Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1920s Black Beaded Fringe Aurore Flapper Dress

    $98.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1920s Beige & Black Beaded Aurore Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1920s Beige & Black Beaded Aurore Flapper Dress

    $98.00

    1950s Style Burgundy & Black Polka Dot Katherine Swing Dress
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    1950s Style Burgundy & Black Polka Dot Katherine Swing Dress

    $78.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1920s Beige & Black Sequin Long Sleeve Odila Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1920s Beige & Black Sequin Long Sleeve Odila Fl...

    $88.00

    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1920s Black Beaded Lynette Fringe Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage Plus Size 1920s Black Beaded Lynette Fringe Flapper Dress

    $98.00

    Unique Vintage 1920s Black Beaded Fringe Sleeve Nadine Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1920s Black Beaded Fringe Sleeve Nadine Flapper Dress

    $78.00

    Unique Vintage 1920s Black Fringe & Silver Sequin Rosamonde Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1920s Black Fringe & Silver Sequin Rosamonde Flapper Dress

    $68.00

    Unique Vintage 1920s Black Beaded Lynette Fringe Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1920s Black Beaded Lynette Fringe Flapper Dress

    $98.00

    Unique Vintage 1920s Gold Sequin & Black Fringe Katriane Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1920s Gold Sequin & Black Fringe Katriane Flapper Dress

    $98.00


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    Unique Vintage 1920s Gold Sequin & Navy Fringe Katriane Flapper Dress
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    Unique Vintage 1920s Gold Sequin & Navy Fringe Katriane Flapper Dress

    $98.00

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    While you can choose a department store dress for your event, a retro-style from Unique Vintage could just be the showstopper you're looking for, darling. Find looks to love inspired from the 1920s through the 1970s.

    Dresses Across History

    Each decade had its own staples, and we gather the most stunning examples to represent each fashion trend:

    • 1920s – Drop waist dresses; beadwork; sheer lacy panels. • 1930s – Bias cuts; knee to floor length; flared hems. • 1940s – Knee length A-line or pencil skirts; peplum ruffles. • 1950s – Circle skirts and dresses with full skirts; sheath dresses. • 1960s – Wiggle dresses; miniskirts; mod dresses; polka dots • 1970s – Shift dresses; mini to maxi skirts; wrap dresses.

    The 1920s was the era of the flapper with drop waist dresses, fringe, lace and sparkly accoutrements such as beads and sequins. Go bold with long fringe that extends the length of a short skirt. Later eras brought on a mix of styles such as the slim pencil skirt that inspired today’s bodycon dress, and full skirt that falls by the knee, known today as midi length. The 1950s kept the full skirts and paired them with a fitted bodice — often with a low sweetheart neckline. You can even find floor-length maxi dresses and pantsuits here inspired by the free styles of the 1970s.

    Modern Takes on Retro Styles

    While dresses are cut from vintage styles, they are full of modern comfort and some modern updates. Fabrics are made to stretch and hug your curves, and the vibrant colors pop. Unique Vintage offers many dresses in plus sizes to fit a fuller figure, while still offering a flattering style. Each style dress is made to beckon days past, and have lovely details such as the use of velvet and satiny fabrics that feel luxurious on your skin. Pencil skirted dresses look conforming, but have enough stretch to give you freedom and movement. Layers of lace let colors of satin slips beneath peek through for a flirty style.

    These lovely frocks have such attitude you will hope there's dancing at your party. A flirty flapper-inspired dress with a drop waist and fringe wants movement while a swing dress and its full skirt also wants to cut a rug. Even if the party is low key, you'll look elegant and timeless. Styles from our line speak to your vintage sensibilities and trendy tastes. Most dresses can easily go from dinner to dancing, or to evening events whether they are an informal get together at a friend's or a more formal occasions like weddings.

    Pair any of these dresses with the right shoes, a clutch purse and the right accessories, and people will think you stepped through time. Accessories are an important part of the dress, and a few pointers can help you turn a dress into an ensemble.

    • 1920s – Mary Jan and T-strap heels; fringe wraps; bead and feather headbands; small beaded purses; pearl necklaces; faux gemstones. • 1930s – T-strap heels; knit berets and slouch hats. • 1940s – Peep-toe heels, wedge sandals; turban hats and headscarves; snoods; flower clips. • 1950s – Kitten heels and stiletto heels; hair flowers; pearl jewelry; animal brooches; clutch handbags. • 1960s – GoGo boots; costume jewelry; headbands. • 1970s – Platform shoes; macramé; peace beads.
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