The importance of a vintage petticoat with the classic fifties dresses

If legendry actress Audrey Hepburn was still here; she would now be 86 years old. Even after she passed away all those years ago in 1993, she is still hailed as the personification of sophistication. Audrey has contributed a great amount to the popularity of fifties style dresses. They always looked fantastic on her, just as if they were perfectly tailored to fit her slender frame. Audrey Hepburn never lost her star appeal. With her appearance in Broadway as Gigi, and her big screen career that followed, Audrey’s unmistakable style helped to make fifties dresses popular all over the world.

The 50s saw the birth of a fascination in dresses like the Ophelia dresses, swing dresses, floral tea dresses, the Audrey dresses, poodle skirts, and petticoats. A petticoat was considered to be an essential item of clothing for ladies to wear. It would flatter the style of the dress and offered ladies an extra layer of warmth to their outfit. The petticoat was established as an undergarment for ladies in 1585 and its purpose was to give shape to women’s clothing. It is usually worn under a dress or skirt, and hangs from the waist.

A petticoat can accentuate a lady’s figure. It can make women’s waists look smaller and can give a flattering, smooth line. Open fronted gowns with lacey petticoats became the fashion of the 16^th century. Petticoats were then made of silk and sometimes woollen materials to add warmth. These ankle length petticoats were much sought after to wear under gowns and skirts.

The classic 1950s dress and petticoats are still very popular today. Vintage dress shops and boutiques often stock them, so customers can achieve the full fifties style look with their vintage dresses. A vintage petticoat looks great under an Ophelia dress or any vintage dress that has a short skirt or gown. Petticoats are often made from lacey fabrics and are available in a variety of colours and designs. They are perfect for a modern woman to wear under a short vintage dress. The 1950s dress and vintage petticoat should be thought of as inseparable pieces. Both items should be worn to compliment the other. Today, fashion designers who specialise in making and selling vintage clothing still see the importance of the petticoat and include them in their range of vintage wear.

With so much choice available, online vintage fashion retailers are one of the most popular places to find the perfect vintage petticoats and dresses.

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