Fifties style dresses are some of our favourite. We just love the feminine glamour of that era. It seemed a time when women always bothered about what they looked look. Even hard-working housewives bringing up a family of five, never went out without their natty dress, stockings, hat and gloves.

The fabulous American series ‘Mad Men’ set in a Manhatten advertising agency really bought the fifties style back into vogue.

When you think fifties style, most of us think A-line skirts and lots of petticoats perfect for rock and roll. Even without the petticoat layers, this gorgeous shaping is so flattering to wear. It is definitely back in fashion for the occasion wear season

Why the fifties style look rocks for occasion wear
The A-line shape is extremely flattering to most figures. The waisted dresses nip you in neatly at the middle. The A-line shaping skims your hips rather than clings so if you are a bit hippy, this look can work really well.

This style is also really easy to move in as well as dance in.

The style featured above, Marfil 4J2B5, is a brilliant example of how the fifties style can work for a modern wedding. This dress also has pleating in the skirt to make it even more flattering across the tummy and hips. How perfect for a spring/summer wedding or social occasion.

Another designer also rocking the fifties style well is Dress Code from Veromia. New styles for the Spring 2020 season perfectly combine a modern twist with retro romance.

Veromia Occasions VO4996 Navy

The other great thing about a fifties style mother of the bride outfit or occasion outfit is that you can so easily wear the dress again. Stick a petticoat underneath it for a fuller, party dress style and add some statement jewellery. Dress it down with a neat little cardigan for a less formal daytime occasion.