We Prom-ise You'll Love It: The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of April 7, 2025

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Prom night is a chance to express your individual style, and what better way to stand out than with a vintage dress? Whether you're drawn to fairytale elegance, mod-inspired looks, bohemian charm, or gothic nostalgia, the Vintage Fashion Guild offers a variety of prom-worthy options with unique style and timeless appeal.

If you love classic romance, a 1950s fit-and-flare dress with a cinched waist and voluminous skirt will give you that dreamy, princess-like look. Sleek column maxis and wild prints from the 1960s are perfect for a stylish retro statement. Fans of the 1970s can opt for either flowing maxi gowns with bohemian prints or dazzling, disco-ready glam.

Looking to make a dramatic entrance worthy of a Dynasty villainess? Embrace a Big 80s persona with oversized-puffed sleeves, giant bows and lots and lots of tulle. If a lowkey look is more your style, consider ’90s minimalism. Simple slip dresses, dark muted plaids, and velvet embellishments capture the era’s signature grunge influence.

Ready to rock more recent vintage? Y2K fashion will steer you towards sparkly, stretch fabrics, one-shoulder asymmetry, and two-piece formal sets.
No matter the era, choosing a vintage prom dress ensures a unique, sustainable, and unforgettable look, just like the night itself!
 

VINTAGE 80s Silver Metallic Mylar Retro Prom Dress by Candi Jones

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VINTAGE 70s Black and White Falling Leaves Cotillion Dress​

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VINTAGE 80s Aqua Foil Metallic Mermaid Party Dress by New Leaf​

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VINTAGE 90s Indecent Proposal Black Bombshell Formal Dress by Roberta​

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VINTAGE 70s does 30s Burgundy Taffeta Ball Gown​

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Patterns to make your own prom dress:
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1990s bodycon evening gown sewing pattern Neue Mode Avantgarde S21681


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1980s one-shoulder evening gown pattern Butterick 4383 (I am convinced this was inspired by Princess Diana's emerald green number...)

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1980s evening gown pattern Burda 7650

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1960s evening gown with keyhole back and beading pattern Ringier s4396

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1960s evenng gown with separate lace overskirt sewing pattern Simplicity 8641
 
Darlings - You just can't go to Prom without Jewelry!
Vintage 1970s Shoulder Duster 4" Long Pierced Earrings Clear Rhinestones

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Vintage 1965 Sarah Coventry Bird of Paradise Demi Parure Set Aurora Borealis VFG

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Vintage Hollycraft 1955 Earrings Multicolor Fruit Salad Pastels Rhinestone Screwback

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From our sold archives:

1970's Vintage Lillie Rubin Crochet Lace Dress​

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1930's Cinnamon Silk Velvet Evening Dress​

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1930's Printed Silk Crepe And Marabou Feather Dolman Sleeve Evening jacket​

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Circa 1920 Maria Gallenga Gold And Silver Block Printed Silk Velvet Tea Dress With Beadwork
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1950's Cotton Candy Blue Tulle Party Dress Trimmed In Metallic Silver
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