An Ophelia Dress Worn with a Petticoat issure to set off a Girl’s Figure

Many vintage style dresses today are based on styles that were popular in the 1940s, and one of the most popular of these is the Ophelia Dress. This top of the range dress, designed by Lindy Bop, is designed to fit and flatter a woman's curves in the most elegant way. Ophelia dresses with their sweetheart neckline, are perfect for highlighting a woman's most feminine assets, with the figure-hugging bodice.

The Ophelia dress is as perfect for most women as it is really feminine and figure flattering and the slim-fitting bodice is balanced by the wide flare of the skirt. Some Ophelia dresses sport a belt at the waist, to really emphasise the figure, and many times the dress is worn with a 1950s style petticoat underneath in order to further enhance the fullness of the skirt. With the Ophelia dress design being so popular too, there are many different colours and fabric designs available, making them suitable for most woman on any occasion.

Talking about the Vintage petticoat, this is another piece of women's clothing that was made famous in the early 15th century, and actually started its life as an undergarment, although today it is often on show! The open fronted gowns that were popular in the 17th century necessitated the wearing of lace petticoats in order to add a more feminine touch to ladies attire. In the 18th century, woolen petticoats became popular as a way of giving warmth to the wearer during the colder winter months. Nowadays, petticoats are usually worn under dresses in order to give them shape and emphasize the full skirt. The advantage of adding a petticoat under a skirt is that it will make the waist appear slimmer.

A petticoat is a popular item to wear under prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses and even wedding dresses. It is a great option for most vintage style dresses available online, and although the design has stayed very similar to what it was in the 1950s, it is now available in a wide range of colours to match or enhance whatever you are wearing. One has to agree, that ladies who are wearing vintage style dresses stand out from the crowd, and tend to set the dance floor on fire with their flair and elegance.

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