Recreate the Iconic Grace Kelly High Society Wedding Dress – Your Vintage Wedding Dress Inspiration
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Are you ready for some romantic vintage wedding dress inspiration?
Who’s never not looking for an opportunity to dress like a princess?
In her last film, before moving from Hollywood to become a real life Princess, Grace Kelly starred in the romantic musical High Society that centers on finding true love and gorgeous vintage fashion.
Front and center of her retro wardrobe is legendary vintage wedding dress you’ll love.
“A girl should be two things: Classy and fabulous” as Coco Chanel so perfectly summed up Grace Kelly’s style.
We rounded up a collection of five different vintage style dresses, so that you too can create this iconic look for your next big event.
The Story Behind the Iconic Grace Kelly High Society Wedding Dress
In High Society 1956, Grace Kelly plays the role of a beautiful spoiled heiress, Tracy Lord, who spends her days as a wealthy socialite.
Grace Kelly’s character has just gotten engaged.
However, as soon as her ex-husband (Bing Crosby) gets wind of this, he sets out to make her realize that she’s still in love with him—and he has only 48 hours to prove this—before the wedding.
In the ensuing musical drama, a handsome undercover tabloid reporter (Frank Sinatra) also joins the party, only to also fall heads over heels for the aloof Tracy Lord.
With three men vying for her love as the countdown to the wedding ensues… which one will be waiting for her at the aisle, as she walks down it in her iconic vintage wedding dress?
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The Scoop Leading Up to the Iconic Grace Kelly High Society Wedding Dress
The day of Grace Kelly’s bachelorette party, she gets very toasted, and her fiancee angrily orders her to lay off the booze.
She refuses and instead goes outside to dance with the fun reporter played by Frank Sinatra.
Both characters are thoroughly toasted and also go for a drunken swim in the sparkling pool.
The next morning, which is the day of the wedding, Grace Kelly’s character wakes up and spots the reporter’s watch on her night table.
She is horrified that she can’t recall a thing that happened.
Her finance is beyond upset and is extremely suspicious. Her ex-husband is there too, and he is highly entertained by the entire scene.
The drama mounts, until the reporter arrives and confirms that nothing at all happened the night before after the two of them had a cool dip in the pool!
Grace Kelly’s character is then angry at her finance for doubting her and announces that the wedding is off.
This is the perfect setting for her ex-husband, Dexter, (Bing Crosby) to convince her that she was in love with him all the time…. Grace Kelly glows as she walks down the aisle in her eye-turning vintage wedding dress… excited for the next chapter in her life … with her true love at her side.
The Grace Kelly High Society Wedding Dress Details (Your Vintage Wedding Dress Inspiration)
The Grace Kelly High Society wedding dress was made of silk organza in a very light pinky yellow shade and it is studded in floral embroidery.
It was tea length and its romantic full skirts are ready to swish and swirl.
In true 1950s style, it featured a white underdress to make it extra fluffy.
The sheer fitted bodice of the wedding dress shows a hint of skin.
Her sheer long sleeves billow out into a full fluffy style mirroring her skirts. A light pink ribbon belt and wedding corsage highlights her slim waist and feminine figure.
Her vintage wedding dress is paired with dainty white gloves, a floppy wide brimmed retro hat, and adorable 1950s pumps.
The overall result? A feminine vintage style that is incredibly romantic. She looks like she’s a princess that just stepped out of a fairytale.
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Who designed Grace Kelly’s wedding dress in High Society?
Helen Rose designed Grace Kelly’s wardrobe and her romantic wedding dress for High Society. She also designed Grace Kelly’s iconic real life wedding dress for her romantic wedding to Prince Ranier of Monaco.
Helen Rose designed costumes and clothes for over a hundred films in the golden days of Old Hollywood. She not only won two Oscars, but also received nomination for eight more.
Fun fact!
Helen Rose also designed Elizabeth Taylor’s first wedding dress, as well as her wedding dress for the Father of the Bride 1950.
Get the look: Grace Kelly High Society Wedding Dress #1
This magical wedding gown captures the romantic essence of Grace Kelly’s wedding dress.
The soft and flowy a-line skirt pairs beautifully with the elegant fitted bodice.
There are also delicate ruffles at the neckline and sheer long sleeves, similar to Grace Kelly’s vintage wedding dress.
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Get the look: Grace Kelly High Society Wedding Dress #2
Looking for a Grace Kelly vintage wedding dress with short sleeves?
You’ll absolutely love this retro inspired wedding dress that comes in either a light silver pink or blue hues.
Notice the sheer bodice and stunning floral sequin and bead embellishments on a fit and flare style.
Similar to Grace Kelly’s dress in High Society the sleeves of this dress are in a full flowy style, even though this version has short sleeves, which is so perfect for that summer or spring wedding.
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Get the look: Grace Kelly High Society Wedding Dress #3
This gorgeous vintage wedding dress captures the essence of Old Hollywood glam!
This fairytale wedding dress has floral embroidered and jewel embellishments, and dramatic sheer puff sleeves. Your feminine figure is highlighted with a rhinestone detailed waistband.
The retro fit and flare wedding dress style would be extremely flattering, and so perfect for recreating Grace Kelly’s iconic look.
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Get the look: Grace Kelly High Society Wedding Dress #4
Looking for a slightly more casual version of the Grace Kelly High Society wedding dress?
If so, this stunning retro inspired dress is for you.
You’ll love the floral embroidered overlay pattern and sheer bodice, showing a hint of skin.
The fit and flare style and sculpted floral hem line round out this simple and yet classy dress.
This vintage wedding dress style would be so easy to dress up or down with accessories and 1950s pumps.
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Get the look: Grace Kelly High Society Wedding Dress #5
This pink hued gown is a softly romantic version of the Grace Kelly High Society wedding dress.
The all-over embroidered floral and lace detail is stunning. This vintage inspired dress also has the 1950s sheer bodice detailing.
Notice how the fit and flare style of this dress is slightly higher waisted, which is flattering for a number of body types.
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This post was all about the Grace Kelly High Society wedding dress, an iconic vintage wedding dress
Which of the beautiful vintage dress options would you choose to get the Grace Kelly look?
And of course… gloves or no gloves, and hat or no hat?
When trying to decide which to choose for yourself, remember… “Live, laugh, say yes to the dress!”
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Originally published Mar 27, 2021. Updated Sep 03, 2024
