There were many vintage-inspired gowns at the Met Gala this year, and we loved the return of old Hollywood style to the red carpet, especially for such an extravagant event as the Costume Institute's Ball.
Here are some of said vintage-inspired pieces, along with truly vintage counterpieces that are easy to incorporate in to your life, for either a summer wedding, cocktail party or other fancy events you may attend this year.
Doutzen Kroes in Zac Posen, photo via nymag.com; 60s blue chiffon dress, Norma's Vintage.
Zac Posen went all out with the tulle in this powder blue confection worn byTKTKTK, while so much tulle is a little too much for more down-to-earth parties, we love the blue hue & frothy goodness. This 60s vintage dress takes the volume down a notch and adds the glamourous trains from Christina Hendrick's L'Wren Scott Dress.
Diane Kruger in Calvin Klein, photo via nymag.com; vintage 70s white gown from Erstwhile Style.
We loved Diane Kruger's clean and lithe look in this white long sleeved Calvin Klein gown. While not everyone has Kruger's perfect physique, this vintage gown from Erstwhile Style will give you a similar look with a more forgiving cut: the v-neckline slims you down draws attention to your face, the gathering at the front makes the look glamorous and hides any curves around the tummy, and well, who doesn't like a sprinkling of clear rhinestones? If you think of it, this vintage version is kind of a cross between the Calvin Klein, and Marion Cotillard's Dior.
Carey Mulligan in Miu Miu, photo via
nymag.com; 60s cream vintage lace dress,
Dusty Rose Vintage.
This look is easier to wear than most, as you can go to a cocktail party or just out for drinks in a short lace dress. We like the versatility of the light colors, like Carey's lavender or Dusty Rose's cream versions. Just add the dark hose for night, or swap it out with pastel peeptoes and a cute vintage hat for a solution on what to wear to your friend's shower.
Anne Hathaway in Valentino, photo via nymag.com; 50s champagne tulle mini dress from Artifaktori.
Why not sip bubbly in a matching hue? We love the effervescence tutu-inspired tulle dresses like Anne Hatahaways Valentino. Make it more playful in a mini length with Artifaktori's vintage version and twirl, twirl, twirl at your next soirée.
Iman in Prada, photo via nymag.com. 40s rayon gown from Jen Fitch Style.
We adore the 40s silhouettes, and the black gown Iman donned on the red carpet is no exception. Emulate her look in this 40s gown from Jen Fitch Style, and make it more playful in pink with a leaf print and cobalt blue sash.
Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad, photo via nymag.com; vintage icy blue prom dress from Nouvell Vague.
Jennifer Lopez looked straight out of a fairy tale book in this crystal encrusted icy blue gown by Zuhair Murad. We loved the icy blue, which is an unexpected change from white or champagne. Follow her cue with a toned-down version with this prom dress from the 50s, perfect for a summer wedding in the late afternoon.
