Vintage1950s Beaded Dress

Instead of darts, this 1950s party dress has angled tucks at the front for shaping through the bodice.

1950s Wiggle Dress

The darts on this vintage 50s dress open into inverted pleats.

1950s Rothmoor Suit with Cape

The darts are angled and sewn to the outside for a nice decorative detail on the skirt of a 1950s Rothmoor suit with matching cape.

1960s Day Dress

Instead of darts, fullness for the bust comes from tucks radiating out from the neckline on the 1960's day dress.

60s Red Evening Gown

Rather than darts from the side seam, the fullness needed for the bust comes from tucks extending down from the shoulder seam on this early 1960's evening gown.

1940s Black Wool Dress

Not one, but three darts give shape to the bust in a 1940's dress. The darts are sewn on the outside of the dress for an interesting design detail.