1950s bridesmaid dresses Vintage 1950's Cocktail Dress Tea Length Prom Party Ball Gown Vintage inspired picnic wedding: Sophie

Lighter shades like tan, cognac, and walnut are the most reliable choices for a clean, intentional look

A slight flare into a straight-leg below the knee is as loose as you can go

One big between the two and factor to consider is the level of drama a bride envisions for their wedding day look

This beautiful yellow ball gown is made of stretch velvet and china silk with delicate ribbon roses

Size Chart (unit:inches) US2 Bust:32.5 Waist:25.5 Hips:35.75 Hollow to Floor:58 US4 Bust:33.5 Waist:26.5 Hips:36.75 Hollow to Floor:58 US6 Bust:34.5 Waist:27.5 Hips:37.75 Hollow to Floor:59 US8 Bust:35.5 Waist:28.5 Hips:38.75 Hollow to Floor:59 US10 Bust:36.5 Waist:29.5 Hips:39.75 Hollow to Floor:60 US12 Bust:38 Waist:31 Hips:41.25 Hollow to Floor:60 US14 Bust:39.5 Waist:32.5 Hips:43 Hollow to Floor:61 US16 Bust:41 Waist:34 Hips:44.25 Hollow to Floor:61 Plus Size US18 Bust:45 Waist:38.5 Hips:47.5 Hollow to Floor:61 US20 Bust:47 Waist:40.75 Hips:49.5 Hollow to Floor:61 US22 Bust:49 Waist:43 Hips:51.5 Hollow to Floor:61

Almost sixty years later it is still here to stay, and I think its even safe to say theres nothing trendy about this ongoing trend