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1920s Sequined Gown

1920’s/30’s Sequined Long Black Flapper Dress.
Located in London, GB
A stunning full-length flapper dress of haute couture quality. This dramatic black chiffon gown is
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

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
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

1920s French Art Deco Gold & Black Harlequin Sequin Dancing Dress--Ultra Rare!
Located in Gresham, OR
A truly spectacular 1920s French-made Art Deco styled harlequin patterned sequin dancing dress in
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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s does 1920s Isaac Mizrahi Chocolate Brown Paillette Sequin Flapper Dress
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 90s does 20s ISAAC MIZRAHI chocolate brown sequined paillette encrusted silk Gatsby style
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

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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
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
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

Antique 1920's French Mint-Green Beaded Sequin Silk Chiffon Draped Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the mid 1920's. The magical mint green color mixed with the unique gold deco clustered micro-sequins
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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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 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

1920s Incredible French Sequined Evening Gown w/ Train Imported by Harry Angelo
Located in Gresham, OR
An absolute museum-worthy early 1920s French-made sequined and beaded dropped-waist tabard-style
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Early 20th Century French Evening Gowns

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

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

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 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

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
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
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 Silver Lace Sequinned Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Silver Lace Sequinned Dress One of the most beautiful 1920s dresses we've ever possessed
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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

Couture c.1920's Gold Sequin Beaded Net Plunging Flapper Art Deco Evening Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Couture (one of a kind) 1920's gold (with greying hues - offering a rich platinum / gold look
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1920s Evening Dresses

COUTURE c.1920's Navy Blue Net Floral Rose Sequin Flapper Tabard / Evening Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: COUTURE c.1920's Navy Blue Net Floral Rose Sequin Flapper Tabard / Evening Dress
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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

Gorgeous 1920s Beaded, Rhinestone and Sequin Flapper Dress -sale
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1920s beaded, rhinestone and sequin dress. Longer in back. Condition: Fair, missing
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1920s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1990s does 1920s Isaac Mizrahi Chocolate Brown Paillette Sequin Flapper Dress
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 90s does 20s ISAAC MIZRAHI chocolate brown sequined paillette encrusted silk Gatsby style
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Joy Stevens 1970s Does 1920s Flapper Style Sequin Sz 10 Fringe Red Dress
By Joy Stevens
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous 70s does 20s lipstick red fully sequined fringe hem sleeveless flapper dress! Features
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

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

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

Spectacular Late 1920s, Early 30s Floral Sequin Gown
Located in Rockwood, ON
covered with hand done, fine little sequins and is one of the most spectacular gowns from this period I
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

Vintage 1920's Couture Royal Blue Sequin Beaded Sheer Tulle Mermaid Flapper Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920's. The royal blue color palette touches a deep chord in our collective aesthetic consciousness. As
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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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 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 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

Superb 1920's Green Beaded & Silver Sequined Dress/Black Net
Located in Oradell, NJ
one's head to be worn, as there are no fasteners for closure. The silver sequins and green beadwork is
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

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

1920's French Metallic-Gold Beaded & Sequin Silk-Chiffon Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
There are lots of lovely 1920's garments still around, but every once in a while I come across one
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses

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

1920's Turquoise-Blue Beaded Sequin Metallic Threaded Scenic Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1920's museum quality silk-chiffon evening dance dress. The ethereal turquoise-blue
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses

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

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

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 Silk Velvet Sequin Hem Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
a pastel tangerine. Each flower is sequined in that same color with clear glass beads forming the
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Pink Sequin & Paillette Net Flapper
Located in Rockwood, ON
to bottom in elaborate rows of pink sequins and pink and silver tube beads. The skirt of the piece is
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

1920's French Black & Blue Beaded Sequin Deco Net-Tulle Fringe Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1920's museum quality sparkling cotton-net evening dance dress. The ethereal black
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses

1920's French Couture Gold & Black Art-Deco Sequin Scalloped Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1920's "Made In France" labeled museum quality sparkling net-tulle flapper dance dress
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1920s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1920's French Couture Champagne Golden Beaded Sequin Art Deco Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1920's French museum quality sparkling net-tulle flapper dance dress. The champagne
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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1920's Beaded Sequin Sheer-Net Butterfly Motif Asymmetric Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
that sets my heart a flutter! This is an extraordinarily beautiful and ultra seductive 1920's museum
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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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

1920's French Couture Purple Beaded Sequin Deco Floral Chiffon Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gossamer delicacy of the metallic-gold sequins have a magical allure. We are excited to add close detail
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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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

1920's Iridescent Ivory & Gold Beaded Sequin Sheer-Net Deco Tabard Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sheer-net tabard flapper dance dress dating back to the mid 1920's. Iridescent glossy ivory sequins are
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1920s French Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1920's French Couture Floral Beaded Sequin Cotton-Net Flapper Deco Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
There are lots of lovely 1920's garments still around, but every once in a while I come across one
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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1920's Asian-Garden Scenic Beaded Sequin Deco Silk Flapper Fringe Couture Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
There are lots of lovely 1920's garments still around, but every once in a while I come across one
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Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1920's French Metallic-Gold & Black Beaded Sequin Lame Lace Deco Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
inches Total Length:46 inches This 1920's French couture dress is in excellent wearable condition
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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1920's Gold Beaded & Sequined Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dress dates to the Art Deco era during the Roaring 1920's. It is made of soft sheer
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Early 20th Century Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Flapper 1920's Dress Black Beaded With Sequins
Located in Portland, OR
This beautiful 1920's vintage dress is covered in sparkling sequins and also has some rows of tiny
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1920s American Evening Dresses

Unworn Vintage Pink & Silver 1920's Style Silk Evening Dress w Beads & Sequins
Located in Portland, OR
slit on the shorter side. This 1920's flapper style vintage 1980's silk dress has its original tag
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1980s Indian Evening Dresses

1920's Elegant Turquoise Beaded Sequin Grecian-Key Novelty Deco Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
There are lots of lovely 1920's garments still around, but every once in a while I come across one
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Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Spectacular 1920s Couture Swirling Gold & Cream Sequin Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is an exquisite late 1920s, perhaps early 1930s sequin and net gown. The exterior of the dress
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1920s Evening Gowns

1920's French Sapphire-Blue Sequin Beaded Leaf Novelty Motif Deco Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
There are lots of lovely 1920's garments still around, but every once in a while I come across one
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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1920's French Sapphire-Blue Sequin Beaded Floral Motif Art-Deco Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
There are lots of lovely 1920's garments still around, but every once in a while I come across one
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Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1920's Metallic Gold Beaded Sequin Cotton-Net & Tulle Deco Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1920's French sparkling cotton-net flapper dance dress. The metallic golden color
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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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1960s American Evening Gowns

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Located in San Francisco, CA
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By Mila Schon
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This is a beautiful Edwardian - Art Deco Pendant Necklace with Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamonds with gorgeous Pearls all set in Platinum with a Platinum link chain. The wonderful knif...
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1920s Sequined Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1920s sequined gown you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Beige and more. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Isaac Mizrahi, Joy Stevens and Judith Ann Creations each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a 1920s Sequined Gown?

The price for a 1920s sequined gown starts at $500 and tops out at $7,500, and on average, selling for $2,200.

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 Sequined Gown
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
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    What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
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    In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
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    In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
  • 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 ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
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    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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    In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.

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