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| Classic '40s makeup. |
1940s fashions might be hard to come across in little old Adelaide so here are a few insider tips on where to look and who to ask!
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| Waves with decal are the perfect '40s do. |
Nadia at "Nadia's house of serendipity" should be your first stop. Nadia knows her fashion era's and she know's all of her dresses in her shop, she currently has some beautiful 40s dresses of real vintage, available. Nadia's House of Serendipity is on Partridge street Glenelg. Wall to Wall, Floor to Ceiling fashions, beware, this place is ADDICTIVE!
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| Katherine Heigl pulled off the open-back '40s dress |
Irving Baby is an inner city stop off for vintage inspiration. More on the casual side, the fashions you will find here may not be suited to Bridal wear but you are sure to find inspiration pieces here, including stationary ideas. You'll find Irving Baby on Twin Street in the centre of Adelaide City.
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| Simplicity, clean, soft lines. |
You're going to need to find yourself a top notch hairdresser that has done the classic 40s waves and curls. So ask around! You're going to need a real pro to pull these off perfectly. The 'do should be shaped to your face and neckline as well as the dress and your headpiece or veil, earrings and jewellery. This look is always "complete" and well thought out, so work with your hairdresser and have a trial or two if need be.
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| Birdcage veils are a very vintage addition. |
Finding yourself a Makeup Artist shouldn't be too hard, the 1940s look is a classic and very simple but still well worth having a trial with your Makeup artist.
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| An Alexander McQueen dress the oozes 1940s glamour |
Finding a 1940s wedding dress in Adelaide is going to be tough! You'll need to search high and low to find one as it's not a "typical" dress style. You may need to head down to Melbourne, but call around the bridal boutiques there before you hop on the plane. Ask them to send you catalogue pictures of what they have and plan your days.
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| Anne Hathaway in a classic '40s dress. |
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| www.poshgirlvintage.com has some amazing dresses for sale |
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| www.heydayonline.co.uk is also another great shop for 40s fashions |
You can shop around online for your bridesmaids dresses, check out Posh Girl Vintage and Hey Day Online, dresses are priced around AUD$90 but may require some fitting upon arrival. Find yourself a local dressmaker that can take in the dresses to suit each of your bridesmaids.
Below you will find some more inspiration photos for a 1940s inspired wedding gown.
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This dress in a variety of pastels would look gorgeous
for bridesmaids. |
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| This is a classic '40s neckline, paired with an open back |
This Sunday July 24th - the North Adelaide Vintage Fashion fair is on again.
http://vintagefair.com.au/ for more information. Be sure to get in early and browse the racks for gorgeous pieces.
You also need to go in and visit Red Ruby Vintage - custom orders and vintage petticoats, this dainty little shop in nestled in amongst the hustle and bustle of the CBD. You'll find it at
14 Peel Street, Adelaide - (08) 8231 0022 - call ahead and check the
opening hours.
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| Lace and silk, very 40s |
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| This bride does '40s simplicity perfectly. |
Women’s dresses were knee-length and featured padded shoulders – one of the few adornments in clothing that was otherwise simple, thanks to wartime rationing.
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| I just love this brides hair. |
“Fashion is architecture: it is a matter of proportions.” - Coco Chanel
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| A 40s inspired dress with train. |
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| A soft 40s wedding gown |
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| 40s inspired fashions. |
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| I had to add this one, aren't they cute? |
In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.” By Coco Chanel"
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| Tea length dress with bolero. |
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| Classic 40s hair and makeup with earrings and necklace. |
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