Quiz: Which Vintage Era Fits Your Style?

When planning your vintage wedding wardrobe, you'll want to first choose a decade that speaks to your individual style. Take our quiz and find out which era should inspire your wedding gown choice.

1. Your shape is:

 

a. Slim and petite
b. Boyish with few curves
c. Tall with a fuller bust
d. Curvy and contoured

2. When it comes to necklines, you're all about:

a. High collars -- you want to keep things modest and regal.
b. Scoop necks -- there's nothing more simple and classic.
c. V-necks -- they're dramatic and glamorous, especially when paired with a plunging back.
d. Sweetheart -- you love how flattering and alluringly feminine they are.

3. What sounds like a good way to accent your look?

a. A cap-style veil with a mile-long train -- the longer the better!
b. An elaborate bandeau headpiece with a floor-length veil.
c. A veil attached to a simple headband and pulled away from your face.
d. You prefer a shorter veil. Or better yet, a delicate floral headdress or small gather of tulle.

4. When you walk down the aisle, you want your silhouette to be:

a. An Empire waist or a shorter hemline with a full, tiered skirt.
b. A tube-like sheath with a dropped or nonexistent waist.
c. A long bias cut with a slim waist and flared mermaid train.
d. A fitted bodice with slim sleeves and an A-line skirt.

5. When it comes to elaborate details, you think:

a. The more the better! You can't get enough embroidered layers, ornamented sashes, and intricate beading.
b. Embellishments like sheer, draped overskirts and lace embroidery are must-haves.
c. Just a few adornments, like a brocade texture or ruffles.
d. Simplicity is key. Let the dress' design speak for itself.

Mostly As: The 1910s is your decade. Back then, women were breaking away from restrictive corsets and embracing a more relaxed look. Try on wedding dresses with layers, sashes, and beading.

Mostly Bs: You're a bride of the Roaring '20s. Embrace the age of jazz and Art Deco and let the flapper look -- think dropped-waist styles -- guide your wedding attire.

Mostly Cs: Your style was meant for the 1930s. There may have been a depression going on, but this era's fashion was inspired by Hollywood glamour and streamlined design. Curve-accentuating wedding dresses and luxurious textures and necklines define the decade's wedding looks.

 

Mostly Ds: The 1940s are for you. WWII and rationing meant weddings were scaled-back, unfussy affairs. Choose A-line skirts and sweetheart necklines for a simple and lovely feminine look.

 

-- Justine Lorelle Blanchard