40s dresses 1940s Vintage Fashion Guide Peplum at waistline 1940s Dresses | Vintage 40s

Nordstrom : If you're not sure exactly what style you're looking for, department stores like Nordstrom are a great starting point

"Liz Hurley 'safety pin' dress voted the greatest dress"

You can easily style this dress with sandals, wedges, or flip flops for a more casual outfit option

A-line petite skirts and dresses work great here, like the ASTR The Label pick below that I actually recently wore to a wedding

Alternatively, you could switch the shirt out entirely for a knitted polo or Merino rollneck, for something a little more relaxed

This ensures that the dress you buy not only looks good but also lasts long and can even be passed down to future generations