Other features of the dresses - like the cowl neck and draping - reinforced the fluid idea of the design and became part of the whole. Low backs and open backs were subtly sexy, and combined with the sinuous fabrics, made a striking statement.
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| Subtly sexy - white satin original 1930s wedding dress, £1250 incl slip |
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| VIOLETTE 1930s-inspired silk wedding dress with lace sleeves, from £1450 |
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| VIOLETTE 1930s-style wedding dress with petal sleeves in silk satin, from £1450 |
It was during also the 30s that the idea of a 'white wedding' really took root. This was not a new idea - the white wedding dress was originally popularised by Queen Victoria. But from the 30s onwards, manufacturers started to produce gowns specifically for the bride, and the bridal gown became a cherished possession.
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| VIOLETTE 1930s-style dress with chantilly lace inserts, £1450 |
The white dress was promoted as an ideal from an earlier age. During the First World War and the Depression, brides had simply worn a suit or a day dress, so the new style of wedding dress heralded a return to glamour and romance.
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| Movie-star glamour! White 1930s satin dress priced £1250 incl slip |
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| Hollywood romance in white silk satin, VIOLETTE from £1450 |
The dresses required little in the way of ornamentation. Diamante dress clips were worn and still look great today. And beaded necklines were also popular in the later part of the decade. Technological developments during the 30s meant that costume jewellery was better made and much more widely available. There are many fabulous examples of 1930s diamante brooches and dress clips in fantastic condition, which look perfect with a satin gown.
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