The 1950s: The Boom Period of Wedding Gowns After World War II

After the shortages of World War II, women were ready for a little luxury. And brides didn't want to skimp on the lace or fabric.
In 1947, French designer Christian Dior caused a sensation when he introduced his "new look," hour-glass dresses with long, flowing skirts - skirts made of yards and yards of cloth.
The billowing skirts and wasp-waist designs evolved in the 1950s and may have peaked around 1956. There are also many other notable designs in this period.

[@chericoffman6321]

The background music seems a bit dark for a video full of wedding gowns.

[@malloryossmann9222]

I agree

[@Xxxbluebirdxxx]

Such intense spooky music for a video like this, why?

[@NewportMamabear]

Thank you for the beautiful dresses, but what’s with the creepy music?

[@patbowman6723]

The professional portraits are stunning.

[@maryfields1382]

Music choice is weird. Photos are beautiful.

[@allybev]

Some stunning gowns in there.

[@ThePHYL]

Music is spooky....

[@christinamitrovich7554]

Thank you for the lovely photographs of the brides. The music was not a good selection because it made me think these beautiful women were murdered. I understand some of these ladies have departed from us, please change the music so it is more appropriate and so I am less anxious when viewing these photographs. None of us want to be with such a dark thought of any of these women.

[@larikipe940]

Some very lovely and tasteful gowns.

[@vintagegirl7937]

1950s gowns look better than these modern ones..to me

[@waterbird91]

You got that right.

[@debbieking5171]

Absolutely the gowns of today are not respectful they do not hide much. My gown was beautiful ivory and was decent.

[@lynnclements1338]

Absolutely lovely wedding gowns back then

[@marinafrascella7613]

Absolutely

[@waterbird91]

Why is it that today's modern bridal dresses are over the top so "revealing" ??? Plunging neck lines down to the waistline, (how tacky) these 1950' dresses are really pretty. And the veils are gorgeous, lots of brides don't even wear veils. The veil completes the wedding dress, NOT a lousy ring of flowers or an ugly little side hat, I mean, what the he'll is that all about ? My sister in law wore some flowers in her hair, she has poor taste when it comes to fashion sense. The veils in this video are gorgeous.

[@MichelleOlivetti]

Finances. Cut expenses by eliminating shoulders which add expense in producing and fitting, bring in more profit. Still charge a bundle because The Business figured most newlyweds will spend the money anyway. Then there's the old story where bride finds out shortly before wedding the church doesn't allow revealing fashions (strapless), this is where a bolero jacket to cover the shoulders come in handy. There are also more weddings these days that are very casual so typically a long dress is not worn.

[@suevoelker9894]

My mother in law was married in the early 50s I remember pictures of her beautiful gown!

[@marwatson7408]

I have to agree the music is spooky, creepy, for showing off wedding gowns from that era they were beautiful gowns.

[@catherinechiara3914]

Wow! Beautiful, beautiful gowns. The work that went into them. And the brides are radiant. I turned off your disrespectful music after 5 seconds of it. Did you have a message or are you tone deaf??? But seriously, thank you for sharing these wonderful historical moments 🙏

[@dianedizayee2439]

beautiful wedding gowns

[@taviabaldwin265]

What's with the creepy ass music? I feel like these should be photos of murdered brides with this soundtrack, not happy brides waiting for their futures to begin

[@alisontopalian8592]

My parents were married in 1954. I have their wedding album. Her gown was stunning. Slightly off shoulder, sweetheart neckline, A very full skirt made completely of tulle. Some sparkles here and there. And the color was a very pale pink. It was my mom's 2nd wedding and she didn't wear white. I would have worn it for my wedding in 1982, but she cut it short as cocktail dress to wear to a party.

[@cw5451]

Bridal photography has certainly improved since then.

[@maryhull531]

Just beautiful . The 50’s were the pick of wedding dresses. No Tatts or piercings . Jut lovely .

[@gwenm6582]

Beautiful!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@deborahweppelman1166]

Great video but that is some creepy ass music.

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

I feel cheated. I wore a kimono style, bold print tunic over dark slacks for my City Hall wedding to Ric in 2008. Well, we are quite content all these years..but oh my... those clouds of white satin..sigh...

[@sherryrutledge8792]

That last one!😂 was that a baby bonnet?

[@jackiethomas7148]

I wonder how many of these exquisite gowns were hand crafted by their Mums.

[@dianeellis3925]

Beautiful brides. Beautiful gowns. Weird as hell music.

[@MichelleOlivetti]

Oh my, what a collection. It shows how such fashion can make a plain looking woman look fantastic, you know the look when she walks down the aisle everyone stands at attention. Besides brides didn't want to skimp on fabric, it also allowed designers great flexibility in creating gowns. Like others have said, the music is terrible. I get impression content creator doesn't truly appreciate these fashions.

[@Ingeborg1111]

whats with the creepy music? they can still be alive...

[@orianalara4020]

La musica del vídeo horrible era musica de ovnis fantasmas misterios le quito todo el encanto alos vestidos de novia. Aunque habia una foto con un vestido de 1930

[@KimEClem]

Beautiful.

[@artisticdiva1]

The background music is awful.

[@cynthiababy4607]

Nice gown

[@SparkleCakezz]

Beautiful, but... Why spooky music?

[@lorrainegreen6782]

Same photos as video by Yesterday Today. Don’t know which came first.

[@thegeeg1751]

Very pretty, but why the "horror movie" macabre music? Give us a wedding march!

[@xquisite7791]

Nice pictures, but what's up with the "True Crime" background music? I feel like I'm about to witness an "unaliving" instead of bridal gowns! 😒

[@SoniavictoriaGuzmanvillega]

Que novias tan lindas en la decada de los 50 sus rostros son una bellesa hermosas sus susvestidos los ramos y tocados eran maravillosas y esplendorosas ❤❤😊 😅cados 😢😢

[@alisonshanahan9529]

Lovely designs, some could be fitted better.

[@marthafrank-ul3mf]

Gowns are pretty, and back then, the bride didn't look like a freak of nature with tattoos and piercings.

[@janeedwards3595]

Meeow

[@glenysthomson5955]

I married in 1950, wedding gowns are as pretty now as then. Timeless. I hate strapless. They all look the same to me. Too much bare skin showing. Fine for a prom not for a wedding. Blushing bride these days? My foot!!

[@darleneprewitt2535]

The brides looked beautiful...the dresses were modest and were just lovely. A lot of the dresses today are made to show skin and are trashy looking.

[@lr8424]

It is beyond me why today's brides want to look like a slut on their wedding day. I'm surprised preachers allow it in the church.

[@surlif]

music sounds like a Russian funeral

[@angeladay7544]

Beautiful wedding gowns, minus,...the silly backing music,...cudnt there be, any nice bridal wedding music songs, @ all, ??.

[@geraldinemilo2804]

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[@rayshelld791]

And what does this have to do with looking back on 1950s style wedding dresses?

[@CALLMESIR...]

A number of these are from the 40s but thats ok. All beautiful.