vintage clothing 1940s dresses Retro Stage Lapel Buttoned Solid Shirtwaist Midi Housewife Dress Green falling into a graceful midi skirt that skims the figure 1940s Vintage Fashion Guide

What to Avoid : Jeans, no matter how beloved, just don't fit the cocktail attire bill

Sleeveless design, ideal for warm weather

Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend This bright pink dress from Gentleman Prefer Blondes is what the actress wore to sing Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend

To keep this look romantic and feminine, we recommend choosing a dress that's light in colorchampagne, rose, cream are all lovely choices

Clearly, Lopez agrees that comfortable footwear can still be chic

Crafted from beautiful stretch satin, this design features a pleated knot design at the neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps and exposed boning at the waist for extra support