Vintage swing dresses are generally associated with the 1950s, when full circle skirts and dresses were worn over petticoats that swung as women walked or danced at the sock hop. With their full bust, nipped-in waist, and curve enhancing skirt, plus size vintage swing dresses belong in every retro cat’s wardrobe. Vintage 50s swing dresses morphed into the trapeze dress in the 60s during the age of the Mods. Now waistless and with an easy A-line cut, the swing dress took on a new life that is back in fashion today. We searched online for the best 40s, 50s, and 60s plus size swing dresses with or without pockets in summer and winter weights. There’s a dress for every budget, from cheap to luxury. Browse our findings here as well as other amazing plus size vintage dresses such as the wiggle dress, pencil dress, shift dress and wrap dress. You will love these wide fit shoes too.
Plus Size Swing Dresses
Plus size swing dresses in the 40s and 50s styles