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1920s Sequin Dress

1920’s/30’s Sequined Long Black Flapper Dress.
1920’s/30’s Sequined Long Black Flapper Dress.

1920’s/30’s Sequined Long Black Flapper Dress.

Located in London, GB

movement in the dress. There is also a sequined and beaded section around the top of the bodice with a

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's French Seafoam Sequin and Lame Dress.
1920's French Seafoam Sequin and Lame Dress.

1920's French Seafoam Sequin and Lame Dress.

Located in New York, NY

Lovely 1920's dress with overall iridiscent seafoam sequins on silk tulle. Appliques of silvery

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses

1920's Purple and Black Ombre Fully Sequined Evening Dress
1920's Purple and Black Ombre Fully Sequined Evening Dress

1920's Purple and Black Ombre Fully Sequined Evening Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Shimmering full sequin 1920's evening dress. Beautifully decorated with silver, purple, and black

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1920s American Evening Gowns

Sleeveless cocktail dress with gold sequin embroideries 1920's style
Sleeveless cocktail dress with gold sequin embroideries 1920's style

Sleeveless cocktail dress with gold sequin embroideries 1920's style

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Sleeveless cocktail dress with gold sequin embroideries 1920's style. No fabric tag composition but

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Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Beaded and sequin Flapper dress 1920's inspiration RL by Ralph Lauren
Beaded and sequin Flapper dress 1920's inspiration RL by Ralph Lauren

Beaded and sequin Flapper dress 1920's inspiration RL by Ralph Lauren

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Beaded and sequin Flapper dress 1920's inspiration. Shell composition: 100% nylon, Lining: 100

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2010s Indian Cocktail Dresses

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1920s Black Sequined Starburst Flapper Dress
1920s Black Sequined Starburst Flapper Dress

1920s Black Sequined Starburst Flapper Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing fully spangled 1920s cocktail dress is hand embroidered on tulle with iridescent black

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1920s French Art Deco Shift Cocktail Dresses

1920's Art Deco Black Chiffon Beaded & Sequined Gown
1920's Art Deco Black Chiffon Beaded & Sequined Gown

1920's Art Deco Black Chiffon Beaded & Sequined Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an exceptionally gorgeous 1920's Art Deco black chiffon beaded gown which has been

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chemises

Early 1920's Black Silk Velvet Gown/Sequined & Beaded Tunic Top
Early 1920's Black Silk Velvet Gown/Sequined & Beaded Tunic Top

Early 1920's Black Silk Velvet Gown/Sequined & Beaded Tunic Top

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this gorgeous, early 1920's, black silk velvet gown with an attached

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Gowns

1920's Black Silk Tunic with Gold Bead and Sequined Embellishments
1920's Black Silk Tunic with Gold Bead and Sequined Embellishments

1920's Black Silk Tunic with Gold Bead and Sequined Embellishments

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an unusual 1920's black silk tunic with gold hand- beaded and sequined embellishments

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's French Sequin Tabard
1920's French Sequin Tabard

1920's French Sequin Tabard

Located in New York, NY

fastening. The other side is closed. French 1920's. Width 21" flat, length 44.5". Excellent condition.

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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Beaded Sequined Lace, Tulle and Chiffon Tea Dress
1920's Beaded Sequined Lace, Tulle and Chiffon Tea Dress

1920's Beaded Sequined Lace, Tulle and Chiffon Tea Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful 1920s French beaded tulle dress with extravagant silver leopard pattern beading on

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

Black sequins cocktail dress on a tulle base Circa 1920's
Black sequins cocktail dress on a tulle base Circa 1920's

Black sequins cocktail dress on a tulle base Circa 1920's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black sequins cocktail dress on a tulle base SIZE 38 (Fr) M

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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Spectacular 1920s Art Deco Sequin Net Dress
Spectacular 1920s Art Deco Sequin Net Dress

Spectacular 1920s Art Deco Sequin Net Dress

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular 1920s Art Deco Sequin Net Dress

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Early 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Black & Blue Flame Sequin Flapper Dress
1920s Black & Blue Flame Sequin Flapper Dress

1920s Black & Blue Flame Sequin Flapper Dress

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Over the years we've had a number of sequin tulle tabard dresses from the late 1900s-early 1920s. A

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1920s American Chemises

1920s Beaded Tulle Evening Dress with Sequin Floral Garlands
1920s Beaded Tulle Evening Dress with Sequin Floral Garlands

1920s Beaded Tulle Evening Dress with Sequin Floral Garlands

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1920s beaded silk tulle evening dress with handkerchief hem, sequined floral garlands

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

Divine French 1920s Silk Chiffon Beaded/Sequined Evening Dress
Divine French 1920s Silk Chiffon Beaded/Sequined Evening Dress

Divine French 1920s Silk Chiffon Beaded/Sequined Evening Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous and sexy 1920s silk chiffon evening dress with intricate jet beaded dropped-waist bodice

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1920s Sequin and Bugle Beaded Tunic
1920s Sequin and Bugle Beaded Tunic

1920s Sequin and Bugle Beaded Tunic

Located in Gresham, OR

Original art deco beaded tunic on net from France. It is constructed with open sides.

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Early 20th Century French Sheath Dresses

1920's Art Deco Vivid Green Sequined Tabard Style Evening Piece
1920's Art Deco Vivid Green Sequined Tabard Style Evening Piece

1920's Art Deco Vivid Green Sequined Tabard Style Evening Piece

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous Art Deco 1920's silk net "Tabard" style overlay piece for an evening dress. Vivid green

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Gold & Silver Sequined & Beaded Dress
1920's Gold & Silver Sequined & Beaded Dress

1920's Gold & Silver Sequined & Beaded Dress

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this striking gold and silver sequined and beaded dress of the 1920's vintage

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Jet Black Sequined Chiffon Flapper Dress
1920's Jet Black Sequined Chiffon Flapper Dress

1920's Jet Black Sequined Chiffon Flapper Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This lovely 1920's flapper dress looks as though its made from liquid metal. Black silk chiffon is

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1920's Raspberry Sequined Flapper Dress on Tulle Net
1920's Raspberry Sequined Flapper Dress on Tulle Net

1920's Raspberry Sequined Flapper Dress on Tulle Net

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an incredibly beautiful and eye-catching 1920's raspberry sequined flapper dress on tulle

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Beaded and Sequined Net Dress-SALE!
1920's Beaded and Sequined Net Dress-SALE!

1920's Beaded and Sequined Net Dress-SALE!

Located in Los Angeles, CA

MARKED DOWN FROM $1500! Stunning 1920's net dress. Gunmetal gray sequins and black glass

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Shift Cocktail Dresses

Superb 1920's Green Beaded & Silver Sequined Dress/Black Net
Superb 1920's Green Beaded & Silver Sequined Dress/Black Net

Superb 1920's Green Beaded & Silver Sequined Dress/Black Net

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is one of the most spectacular beaded dresses I have come upon in years. The photographs

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Blue Peacock Sequin Flapper Dress
1920s Blue Peacock Sequin Flapper Dress

1920s Blue Peacock Sequin Flapper Dress

Located in Rockwood, ON

An amazing Art Deco 1920s gown that is completely covered in beads & sequins on netting. Glossy jet

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Mid-1920's Black Iridescent Sequined Flapper Dress on Black Mesh
Mid-1920's Black Iridescent Sequined Flapper Dress on Black Mesh

Mid-1920's Black Iridescent Sequined Flapper Dress on Black Mesh

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this spectacular mid-1920's black iridescent flapper dress completely covered

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Silk Velvet Sequin Hem Dress
1920s Silk Velvet Sequin Hem Dress

1920s Silk Velvet Sequin Hem Dress

Located in Rockwood, ON

An amazing flapper dress that combines black velvet with an unexpected array of pastels! The top

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Evening Dresses and Gowns

Striking 1920's, Black Sequined & Beaded Dress on Black Net
Striking 1920's, Black Sequined & Beaded Dress on Black Net

Striking 1920's, Black Sequined & Beaded Dress on Black Net

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this striking 1920's vintage, black beaded and sequined dress on fine black net

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chemises

1920's Sequined Sheath Dress in Black, Cobalt & Prussian Blue
1920's Sequined Sheath Dress in Black, Cobalt & Prussian Blue

1920's Sequined Sheath Dress in Black, Cobalt & Prussian Blue

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a stunning 1920's creation, simple in design, yet strikingly beautiful, covered in sequins

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Sheath Dresses

1920s Silk Net Sequin Flapper Over Dress
1920s Silk Net Sequin Flapper Over Dress

1920s Silk Net Sequin Flapper Over Dress

Located in Rockwood, ON

Exquisite 1920s piece has some of the most phenomenal sequin work I have yet to see. The base of

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Antique Black Sheer Sequins Embroidered Flapper Dress
1920s Antique Black Sheer Sequins Embroidered Flapper Dress

1920s Antique Black Sheer Sequins Embroidered Flapper Dress

Located in Milan, Italy

This gorgeous antique 1920s flapper dress is in a beautiful black sheer fabric with amazing sequins

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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s gold lace and beaded sequin flapper dress
1920s gold lace and beaded sequin flapper dress

1920s gold lace and beaded sequin flapper dress

Located in London, GB

A vintage 1920s reworked flapper dress an original 20s bodice in gold lace with sequin and bead

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Early 20th Century Unknown Evening Dresses

Spectacular 1920's Cobalt Blue Sequined and Beaded Gown
Spectacular 1920's Cobalt Blue Sequined and Beaded Gown

Spectacular 1920's Cobalt Blue Sequined and Beaded Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this spectacular, 1920's vintage, cobalt blue beaded and sequined gown in

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Gowns

1920's Black Beaded & Sequined Tabard on Silk Tulle Netting
1920's Black Beaded & Sequined Tabard on Silk Tulle Netting

1920's Black Beaded & Sequined Tabard on Silk Tulle Netting

Located in Oradell, NJ

cut out for the head. The tabard style of dress came back into fashion in the 1920's and again in the

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Incredible Lace Bead & Sequin Gown
1920s Incredible Lace Bead & Sequin Gown

1920s Incredible Lace Bead & Sequin Gown

Located in Rockwood, ON

remarkable condition. It is actually two pieces - an inner dress whose bottom portion has a sequin and lace

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Bead & Sequin Rose Gold Flapper
1920s Bead & Sequin Rose Gold Flapper

1920s Bead & Sequin Rose Gold Flapper

Located in Rockwood, ON

Exquisite 1920s dress with a strong Art Deco feel to it, whose base silk netting is a remarkable

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Pink Sequin & Paillette Net Flapper
1920s Pink Sequin & Paillette Net Flapper

1920s Pink Sequin & Paillette Net Flapper

Located in Rockwood, ON

The color of this dress is outstanding and exceedingly rare to find on a twenties piece! It is that

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Spectacular Late 1920s, Early 30s Floral Sequin Gown
Spectacular Late 1920s, Early 30s Floral Sequin Gown

Spectacular Late 1920s, Early 30s Floral Sequin Gown

Located in Rockwood, ON

adorned with sequin work. These suspended the dress as it falls in a sleek sheath, flaring out as it

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By Pierre Cardin

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By Valentino

Located in Miami, FL

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By Bob Mackie

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Roberto Cavalli

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By Ballantyne

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1920s Sequin Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1920s sequin dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray, Beige and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1920s sequin dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Isaac Mizrahi, Joy Stevens and Judith Ann Creations are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1920s Sequin Dress?

Prices for a 1920s sequin dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $288 and can go as high as $7,500, while, on average they fetch $1,900.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1920s Sequin Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Whether you wear a necklace with a sequin dress is up to you. A necklace can put an attractive finishing touch on a dress that features sequin embellishments. However, you may wish to choose a simple piece, such as a chain necklace, a small pendant or a single string of pearls, in order to keep attention focused on the dress. Consider the shape and depth of the neckline when selecting a necklace to pair with your dress. Find a diverse assortment of necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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