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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

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

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

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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B H Wragge 1967 Linen Dress with Cutout Back

B H Wragge 1967 Linen Dress with Cutout Back

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great bight pink mid weight linen dress from B. H. Wragge (specifically the year 1967 as per the label). It is sleeveless with a rolled collar and it flares subtly to the hem. The...

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1960s American Day Dresses

Spectacular French Art Deco Beaded 'Flapper' Evening Dress
Spectacular French Art Deco Beaded 'Flapper' Evening Dress

Spectacular French Art Deco Beaded 'Flapper' Evening Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

Black silk gauze, heavily embroidered with irridized paillettes creating swirling complex patterns highlighted with densely embroidered irridized flowers. The heavy ornamentation of ...

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1920s French Cocktail Dresses

1930s Grey and Gold Lame Dress with Sequin Appliques
1930s Grey and Gold Lame Dress with Sequin Appliques

1930s Grey and Gold Lame Dress with Sequin Appliques

Located in London, GB

This 1930s eye-catching gown is crafted from lamé in a slate grey blue with the glittering silver and gold metallic weave revealing a scrolling, botanical and floral theme. The ankle...

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1930s British Evening Dresses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Sheer Size 10 / 12 Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Sheer Size 10 / 12 Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown

Vintage Oscar de la Renta Sheer Size 10 / 12 Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Diego, CA

Exquisite 1990s vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA for SAKS 5th AVE Couture black silk chiffon and chattily lace sheer evening gown ! This beautiful dress has so much attention to details. Mu...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

F/W 1998 Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Runway Black Lace Blue Stretch Gown FR40
F/W 1998 Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Runway Black Lace Blue Stretch Gown FR40

F/W 1998 Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Runway Black Lace Blue Stretch Gown FR40

By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From Alexander McQueen's Fall/Winter 1998 "Blade Runner" collection for Givenchy, this sheer black lace gown features striking a blue underlay. Inspired by the retro-futuristic costu...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Taupe Crêpe Scallop Hem Flapper Dress with Silver-Plate Glass Beads – M, 1920s
Taupe Crêpe Scallop Hem Flapper Dress with Silver-Plate Glass Beads – M, 1920s

Taupe Crêpe Scallop Hem Flapper Dress with Silver-Plate Glass Beads – M, 1920s

Located in Tucson, AZ

From its rare beads to its scalloped hem to its wearable size, this Jazz Age gem is a “unicorn” among flapper dresses. Quite literally dripping with silver-plate hollow beads and cry...

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

1920S Butter Yellow Silk Dress With Hand Beading
1920S Butter Yellow Silk Dress With Hand Beading

1920S Butter Yellow Silk Dress With Hand Beading

Located in New York, NY

It has some small holes as it is from the 1920's. 1920S Butter Yellow Silk Dress With Hand Beading

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1920s Casual Dresses

1950s Vintage Fuchsia Barbie Pink Scalloped Lace Cocktail Dress
1950s Vintage Fuchsia Barbie Pink Scalloped Lace Cocktail Dress

1950s Vintage Fuchsia Barbie Pink Scalloped Lace Cocktail Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Vibrant fuchsia pink cocktail dress from the 1950s. Full sweep and scalloped edges. Details: Partially Lined Side Metal Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimated Size:...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress
1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress

1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1920s Silk Dress in orange, purple black eye susan sun flower print. Some flaws inside lining ( collar) see image attached Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 32 inches/ Hip : 36 inches/ Dress l...

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1920s American Cocktail Dresses

Prada Fairy Collection Runway Checked Stretch-Jersey Midi Dress, SS2008
Prada Fairy Collection Runway Checked Stretch-Jersey Midi Dress, SS2008

Prada Fairy Collection Runway Checked Stretch-Jersey Midi Dress, SS2008

By Miuccia Prada, Prada

Located in Geneva, CH

During forty years, Miuccia Prada has been responsible for a countless of iconic collections. Prada’s clothing became the epitome of Milanese chic. Despite that, the Italian designer...

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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress

1920's Sequined Flapper Capelet
1920's Sequined Flapper Capelet

1920's Sequined Flapper Capelet

Located in Geneva, CH

Rare and hard-to-find garment, this fantastic mid 20’s Art-Deco evening cape will go with just about everything ! Made of black tulle and thousands of hand-sewn sparkling silver sequ...

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1920s Unknown Capes

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...

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1990s Evening Dresses

BADGLEY MISCHKA 90's Vintage heavily beaded beige long evening gown maxi dress
BADGLEY MISCHKA 90's Vintage heavily beaded beige long evening gown maxi dress

BADGLEY MISCHKA 90's Vintage heavily beaded beige long evening gown maxi dress

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Badgley Mischka Vintage Sand colored and beautifully beaded long sleeve gown Missing size and comp tag, please see measurements below, fits like a size 0 Flawless Measurements in inc...

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1990s Evening Gowns

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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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