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What is an illusion gown?

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What is an illusion gown?
An illusion gown is a formal dress that creates the appearance of having open cutouts that reveal bare skin. In actuality, these cutouts usually feature a layer of sheer fabric. For example, an illusion gown might look as if it were backless but features a sheer tulle panel with tiny hidden buttons. On 1stDibs, shop a range of illusion gowns from some of the world's top boutiques.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
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Pair of 1960s Bohemian/Czech Glass Optical Illusion Tall Orange Vases Space Age
Located in Torquay, GB
Pair of 1960s Bohemian/Czech Glass Optical Illusion Tall Orange Vases Space Age. Optical illusion
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Space Age Vases

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Blown Glass

Vintage Valentino 1980s Optical Illusion Gray + Black High Waisted Pencil Skirt
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 80s VALENTINO high waisted grey and black wool optical illusion 3-D skirt
Category

1980s Italian Pencil Skirts

Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1996 Vintage Cyberbaba Optical Illusion Jacket Blazer Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1996 Vintage Cyberbaba Optical Illusion Jacket Blazer Top IT 44 AS SEEN ON
Category

1990s Jackets

Vintage Halston 1970s Optical Illusion Black + Khaki 70s Trapeze Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1970s HALSTON black and khaki optical illusion trapeze dress! Khaki top portion looks as if a
Category

1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Rare 1990's Moschino Optical Illusion Fornasetti Torso style Waistcoat Jacket
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb Vintage 1990's Moschino 'Optical Illusion' off white waist coat, featuring a Roman'esque
Category

1990s Italian Coats

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, Maille, 1997 S/S, Optical illusion dress with v-neck
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingston, NY
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, Maille, 1997 S/S, Optical illusion dress with v-neck, long sleeves and banded
Category

1990s Italian Day Dresses

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