Vintage to Modern: The 90s Slip Dress

Trend Inspiration: the 90s Slip Dress

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Take a tip from Kate Moss circa 1994 & get on the slip dress bandwagon ASAP. In the 90s, many fashion bombshells opted for the long, silky piece with minimal accessorizing and nude makeup. This style dominated the runways and red carpet events throughout the entire decade. When the stars weren't dressing their negliges off in the lime-light, they threw their night gowns over a simple tee for a casual, layered look. Though 90s fashion is remembered for its grunge aesthetic, this simple, feminine look prevailed through all the leather & plaid.

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It's 2016 & all the big names in Hollywood are flaunting their silky strut in the California sun once again. 20 years later, Selena Gomez, Rihanna & Karlie Kloss are all huge fans of this trend. From pairing it with a leather jacket & sneakers, to dressing it up it out with pumps & pearls, this trend is definitely making its comeback.

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Taking a page from the 90s fashion playbook, styling for these looks today is practically identical. Simplicity is a great approach, making tousled treads & and oversized tote the perfect combo your look. Channeling models like Gigi & Kendall, pull an Alicia Silverstone & put your dress over a plain t-shirt to perfect an effortlessly chic vibe. And although everyone loves a LBD or LWD, try playing with patterns and textures. That shine of the silky fabric is even more impactful when it is contrasted with a subtle velvet. Of course the soul mate of silk is lace, so opting for a dress with both will turn heads even faster.

Vintage to Modern: The Floral 50s Tea Dress

Trend Inspiration: The Floral 50s Tea Dress

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Floral fifties swing dresses brought to you by the one & only Audrey Hepburn

For those who don't know, Audrey brought a lot more to the fashion world than the iconic Breakfast at Tiffany's LBD. Evolving from the New Look by Christian Dior in 1947, this silhouette made its debut in the early '50s. Audrey was the queen of the narrow waisted garnet with a full skirt. Throw in a waist cinching belt and a floral pattern & it was a match made in vintage heaven. 

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Classic vibes radiate from this trend, so it's not surprising that these dresses have gone from a go-to for writing poetry in the garden then, to captioning your latest #OOTD Instagram post now. This silhouette is perfect because it works for even body type. Drawing emphasis to the waist & a voluminous skirt helps to show off curves, displaying the ultimate amount of femininity. Today, stars like Taylor Swift & Blake Lively are obsessed with this slimming silhouette.

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The key for channeling vintage is all in the styling. Don't stress yourself out trying to replicate the entire outfit, but rather pull from the concepts to give the look a modern twist. The best way to do that is to pair this tea length dress with bold accessories. Pair with a bold lip & a sleek topknot to slay like a 50s starlet, or pair with a choker & sneakers for an edgier, modern vibe.