20 Things Every 1960s Wedding Dress Had That Have Disappeared Forever

Step back into the world of the 1960s American wedding dress and discover 20 details that once felt completely normal but have nearly disappeared. From paper sewing patterns and hand-fitted hems to crinolines, covered buttons, long trains, seed pearls, bridal veils, and carefully boxed gowns, every part of the dress carried the work of another pair of hands. This countdown explores how 1960s brides chose, wore, altered, stored, and sometimes even reused their wedding dresses. You’ll also see why some brides married in tailored suits, how department store bridal salons worked, why modest sleeves mattered in church, and why the groom often did not see the dress until the bride walked down the aisle. 00:00 The 1960s Wedding Dress 01:05 Paper Sewing Patterns 02:10 The Family Seamstress 03:15 Bridal Fabrics 04:20 Crinolines 05:30 Covered Buttons 06:40 Foundation Garments 07:50 Sleeves and Covered Shoulders 09:00 Wedding Trains 10:10 Something Old and Borrowed 11:20 The Dress Box 12:30 Hand-Sewn Seed Pearls 13:40 Brides Who Wore Suits 14:50 Bridal Salons 16:00 Veils and Pillbox Hats 17:10 The Forgotten Dressmaker 18:20 Dresses With a Second Life 19:30 Newspaper Bridal Portraits 20:40 The White Wedding Dress 21:50 The Groom Must Not See 23:10 The Last Stitch 24:20 What Was Lost Historical references include 1960s sewing patterns and bridal catalogs, department store bridal salons, period church dress expectations, newspaper wedding pages, fashion history surrounding Queen Victoria, Jacqueline Kennedy’s wedding gown, and the work of designer Ann Lowe.