Vintage Style Dresses for Women

Every Collectif dress is newly made to a vintage silhouette — swing, pencil, tea or mini — rather than sourced second-hand. The full range spans the 1940s to the 1980s and comes in UK sizes 6 to 26.

Dress Shapes Explained

Swing dresses have a fitted bodice and a full skirt that flares from the waist. Shop swing dresses.

Pencil dresses follow the body from bust to hem, finishing below the knee. Shop pencil dresses.

Tea dresses sit between the two: a defined waist with a softly flared skirt. Shop tea dresses.

A-line dresses widen gradually from the bust with no waist seam. Shop A-line dresses.

Mini and maxi dresses change the hemline rather than the shape. Shop mini dresses or maxi dresses.

Dresses by Decade

Each era has its own proportions: 1940s dresses are tailored and tea-length, 1950s dresses take the fullest skirts and tightest waists, and 1960s dresses shorten the hem and straighten the line.

Dresses for Occasions

For parties and events, browse our vintage partywear edit. For everyday wear, florals and polka dots run through the whole range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a vintage-inspired dress?

A vintage-inspired dress is a new dress made to the cut and proportions of an earlier era. It is not second-hand. The silhouette follows the original period, while the fabric, sizing and construction are modern.

What is the difference between vintage and vintage-inspired clothing?

Vintage clothing is original clothing produced in the era it comes from and sold second-hand. Vintage-inspired clothing is newly manufactured to look like it. Vintage-inspired pieces come in full size runs and consistent condition; original vintage does not.

Which dress shape should I choose?

Choose a swing dress if you want volume and movement, a pencil dress if you want a narrow line, and a tea dress if you want something between the two for everyday wear. All three are available across the size range.

What sizes do your dresses come in?

Our dresses are available in UK sizes 6 to 26. Check our fit and size guide before ordering.

Do you deliver outside the UK?

Yes. UK delivery is free on orders over £90, and we ship internationally. See our delivery information for details.

Not sure which shape suits you? Read our guide to vintage dress silhouettes explained.