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1920s Silk Sheer Dress

1920S Black Sheer Silk Jersey Dress With Floral Embroidery
1920S Black Sheer Silk Jersey Dress With Floral Embroidery

1920S Black Sheer Silk Jersey Dress With Floral Embroidery

Located in New York, NY

This is a rare opportunity to own one of the first silk jersey dresses 1920S Black Sheer Silk Jersey Dress With Floral Embroidery

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1920s Casual Dresses

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Sheer Floral Printed Silk Chiffon Dress, 1920s
Sheer Floral Printed Silk Chiffon Dress, 1920s

Sheer Floral Printed Silk Chiffon Dress, 1920s

Located in San Francisco, CA

1920s Sheer Floral Printed Silk Chiffon Dress. Sheer floral printed silk chiffon dress with black background color.

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1920s Day Dresses

1920's Black Sheer Silk & Glass Beads Flapper Dress
1920's Black Sheer Silk & Glass Beads Flapper Dress

1920's Black Sheer Silk & Glass Beads Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a black silk 1920's flapper dress.
* It's covered in shiny black glass beads.
* It has a ruffled detail on each hip with added side panels.
* It's unline...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

VINTAGE 1920'S SILK SHEER BLACK FULL LENGTH  SASH SHEATH DRESS
VINTAGE 1920'S SILK SHEER BLACK FULL LENGTH  SASH SHEATH DRESS

VINTAGE 1920'S SILK SHEER BLACK FULL LENGTH SASH SHEATH DRESS

Located in San Francisco, CA

Featured is a sheer black silk 1920's scoop neck full length dropped waist sheath dress.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Sheath Dresses

1920's Museum Piece Silk and Sheer Panel Floral Fluted Dress
1920's Museum Piece Silk and Sheer Panel Floral Fluted Dress

1920's Museum Piece Silk and Sheer Panel Floral Fluted Dress

Located in Houston, TX

Romantic vintage maxi dress with matching bolero. This ankle length dress features alternating panels of floral rose burn out velvet in fall colors, including red, gold, blue, pink, ...

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1920s Unknown Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Miu Miu Black Sheer Silk 1920's style Ruffle Slip Dress
Miu Miu Black Sheer Silk 1920's style Ruffle Slip Dress

Miu Miu Black Sheer Silk 1920's style Ruffle Slip Dress

By Miu Miu

Located in Toronto, ON

Miu Miu Black sheer silk 1920's inspired dress. Straight cut body with ruffled skirt and matching black silk slip dress.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

COUTURE c.1920's Navy Sheer Silk Chiffon Floral Glass Beaded Evening Dress
COUTURE c.1920's Navy Sheer Silk Chiffon Floral Glass Beaded Evening Dress

COUTURE c.1920's Navy Sheer Silk Chiffon Floral Glass Beaded Evening Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage Couture (one of a kind) c.1920's navy chiffon evening dress. Short sleeves. Scoop neckline. Drop waist. Bias cut skirt. Clear glass bead floral embellishment at waistline and...

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1920s Evening Dresses

Sheer 1920s Art Deco Beaded Silk Net Tabard
Sheer 1920s Art Deco Beaded Silk Net Tabard

Sheer 1920s Art Deco Beaded Silk Net Tabard

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning beaded and sequined overdress of sheer panels, with open sides. Seven large flowers are arranged on the front in silver beadwork, with abstract black sequins fill...

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1920s French Day Dresses

1920's Lace Trimmed Sheer Lavender Silk Chiffon Hand Made Slip or Slip Dress
1920's Lace Trimmed Sheer Lavender Silk Chiffon Hand Made Slip or Slip Dress

1920's Lace Trimmed Sheer Lavender Silk Chiffon Hand Made Slip or Slip Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

This stunning and ultra feminine 1920's lavender silk chiffon slip, or slip dress, is lavishly trimmed with Alencon lace appliqued on the top and a matching deep flounce at the botto...

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1920s French Chemises

1920s Art Deco Black Silk Satin Gatsby-Style Dress with Sheer Panel and Jewels
1920s Art Deco Black Silk Satin Gatsby-Style Dress with Sheer Panel and Jewels

1920s Art Deco Black Silk Satin Gatsby-Style Dress with Sheer Panel and Jewels

Located in Gresham, OR

1920s Art Deco black silk satin Gatsby-style evening dress: Sheer chiffon panel at décolletage with elaborate beading and studded with rhinestones.

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1920s French Cocktail Dresses

1920s Flapper Sheer Silk Dress With Hand Stitched Lace
1920s Flapper Sheer Silk Dress With Hand Stitched Lace

1920s Flapper Sheer Silk Dress With Hand Stitched Lace

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful couture detailing with the hand stitched lace on this silk chiffon dress we picked up in Paris. Here at Morphew NYC we have sold hundreds of dresses from the 1920s over the...

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1920s French Day Dresses

Sheer Silk Chiffon 1920s Dress Beaded with Crystals
Sheer Silk Chiffon 1920s Dress Beaded with Crystals

Sheer Silk Chiffon 1920s Dress Beaded with Crystals

Located in New York, NY

Pictures never really can capture the beautiful sparkle of antique crystals and beads. This Art Deco dress has an abundance of crystals which drape around the body beautifully.

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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1920s Deco Coral Sheer 3-Layer Silk Drop-Waist Rhinestone Flapper Dress
Vintage 1920s Deco Coral Sheer 3-Layer Silk Drop-Waist Rhinestone Flapper Dress

Vintage 1920s Deco Coral Sheer 3-Layer Silk Drop-Waist Rhinestone Flapper Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Completely stunning coral silk flapper dress with sparkling rhinestone embellishment and a scarf hem. Three layers of light-as-air vibrant coral silk. Gorgeous design and stunning co...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Day Dresses

Vintage 1920's Couture Burgundy Red Beaded Sheer Silk Scarf-Tie Flapper Dress
Vintage 1920's Couture Burgundy Red Beaded Sheer Silk Scarf-Tie Flapper Dress

Vintage 1920's Couture Burgundy Red Beaded Sheer Silk Scarf-Tie Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vibrant flapper dresses from the early 20th century are perennial favorites and this one is a show-stopper! The garment's simple unstructured style is so modern; the fine deco floral...

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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1920s French Couture Pale Pink Beaded Deco Dots Sheer Silk-Chiffon Flapper Dress
1920s French Couture Pale Pink Beaded Deco Dots Sheer Silk-Chiffon Flapper Dress

1920s French Couture Pale Pink Beaded Deco Dots Sheer Silk-Chiffon Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Undiminished by time, this 1920's ballerina slipper pink beaded flapper dance dress still casts its magical spell. This exceptional French beauty is fashioned in silk chiffon with la...

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1920s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

1920's Deco Floral Gold Lamé Ruffled Dress
1920's Deco Floral Gold Lamé Ruffled Dress

1920's Deco Floral Gold Lamé Ruffled Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1920's semi-sheer silk lamé cocktail dress features the most beautiful deco floral pattern with springing bouquets of blue, salmon pink and coral red flowers.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Toulon, FR

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Located in London, GB

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1920s Silk Sheer Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1920s silk sheer dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Orange and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a 1920s silk sheer dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a 1920s Silk Sheer Dress?

The price for a 1920s silk sheer dress starts at $188 and tops out at $3,400, and on average, selling for $682.

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