Wedding Dresses With 1950s Flair (PHOTOS)

By Kellee Khalil for Lover.ly

One of the prettiest wedding dress trends this year is a silhouette that is reminiscent of Dior's 1947 "new look." With a long, full skirt, nipped-in waist, sweetheart neckline, and off-the shoulder or cap sleeves, this look is feminine and oh-so-flattering. This classic style was popular with the 1950s brides, including Jacqueline Kennedy when she married JFK. We're thrilled to see it making its modern comeback. Whether you wear it with a full skirt or try the fun tea-length version, this ladylike look is lovely for weddings.

• Blushing Bride

  The big ruffles on this blush dress are so feminine and fun. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=ruffled+wedding+dress&amp;utm_source=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns" target="_blank">More ruffled wedding gowns</a> Photo by: <a href="http://www.jlmcouture.com/Lazaro" target="_blank">Lazaro</a> on <a href="http://www.bridalguide.com/fashion/wedding-dress-shopping-guide/valentines-day-wedding-dresses" target="_blank">Bridal Guide</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/379073" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• Golden Girl

  A bride would truly shine in the most sparkly take on this silhouette. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=gold&amp;utm_source=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns" target="_blank">Gorgeous gold wedding ideas</a> From <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/VrdB/9YxoEQ_aHR0cDovL21vbmlxdWVsaHVpbGxpZXIuY29tLz9sX3NvdXJjZT1icmlkYWxfZHJlc3NfMjAxM19zcHJpbmdfY29sbGVjdGlvbg==" target="_blank">Monique Lhuillier </a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/243820" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• Silver Belles

  There's nothing second-place about the silver metals on this dress; the embellishments are gorgeous. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=updo&amp;utm_source=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns" target="_blank">Find your perfect wedding updo</a> From <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/cgM5Zz7fng2_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5yaXZpbmkuY29t" target="_blank">Rivini</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/229257" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• On the Fence

  The lattice-like neckline on this dress gives it a downtown vibe, but the ladylike silhouette keeps it from going over the edge. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=cap+sleeves&amp;utm_source=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns" target="_blank">The prettiest cap-sleeved wedding gowns</a> Photo by: <a href="http://collettedinnigan.com/collection/bridal/true-romance/" target="_blank">Collette Dinnigan</a> on <a href="http://bridalmusings.com/2012/06/wedding-dress-of-the-week-lattice-pearls-beaded-bodice-gown-by-collette-dinnigan/" target="_blank">Bridal Musings</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/147137" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• The English Rose

  This chic London bride is stunning in a tea-length dress. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=bouquets&amp;utm_source=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns" target="_blank">Beautiful wedding bouquets</a> Photo by: <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/eG7v.SU3xcw_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5sdWN5Ymlya2hlYWQuY29tLw==" target="_blank">Lucy Birkhead Photography</a> on <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/5lC57jT/y8M_aHR0cDovL2JyaWRhbG11c2luZ3MuY29tLzIwMTIvMDMvdmludGFnZS1sb25kb24td2VkZGluZy1jaXR5LWNoaWMtcGFzdGVsLXBlcmZlY3Rpb24tbHVjeS1iaXJraGVhZC1waG90b2dyYXBoeS8=" target="_blank">Bridal Musings</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/117079" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• Put Her In Her Lace

  The mix of lace, beads, and intricate details make this champagne-colored dress stand out. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=ankle-strap+shoes&amp;utm_source=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns" target="_blank">Walk down the aisle in glam ankle-strap sandals</a> From <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/pnl2No64A5I_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5iaGxkbi5jb20vU0hPUC1UaGUtQnJpZGUtV2VkZGluZy1EcmVzc2VzLVNob3J0Lw==" target="_blank">BHLDN</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/459962" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• Flower Child

  Appliques are a huge trend right now, but everything about this dress is retro. We love how sweetly innocent it is. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=pink&amp;utm_source=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns" target="_blank">The prettiest pink wedding ideas</a> From <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/I9.lhbWYYgI_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5wZXRlcmxhbmduZXIuaXQvZW4vYnJpZGFsLWNvbGxlY3Rpb25zL3BldGVyLWxhbmduZXIuaHRtbA==" target="_blank">Peter Langner</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/349359" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• The Bold Shoulder

  An off-the-shoulder neckline is demurely sexy and so flattering. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=pink&amp;utm_source=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns" target="_blank">Our favorite lace wedding gowns</a> Photo by: <a href="http://www.jlmcouture.com/jim-hjelm" target="_blank">JLM Couture</a> on <a href="http://www.societybride.com/2013/02/11/2013-wedding-dress-trends/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=2013-wedding-dress-trends" target="_blank">Society Bride</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/414824" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• Pleats and Thank You

  We love this modern take on the 1950s silhouette; the delicate lace sleeves, subtle pleats, and small embellishments make it so elegant. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore/accessories/bags?q=clutch&amp;utm_source=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns" target="_blank">Find the perfect wedding day clutch</a> From <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/JzvsmaQCAkw_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5sZWEtYW5uYmVsdGVyLmNvbS9pbmRleC5waHA=" target="_blank">Lea-Ann Belter</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/559389" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• Garden Party

  Delicate flowers on an illusion neckline create a sweet look that's so now. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=pink&amp;utm_source=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo-06-22-13-50sgowns" target="_blank">See more embroidered wedding gowns</a> Photo by: <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/jf0SWAkgpgQ_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5rbGV0ZWNrYS5jb20v" target="_blank">Thomas Kletcka</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/322918" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

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