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1930s Beaded Dress

1930s Black Jet Beaded Cocktail Dress with Silver Detail
1930s Black Jet Beaded Cocktail Dress with Silver Detail

1930s Black Jet Beaded Cocktail Dress with Silver Detail

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Stunning 1930's hand beaded long sleeve cocktail dress. Beading creates black on black horizontal

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1930s French Cocktail Dresses

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Elegant 1930's Black Chiffon Gown with Beaded Waist Band
Elegant 1930's Black Chiffon Gown with Beaded Waist Band

Elegant 1930's Black Chiffon Gown with Beaded Waist Band

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an elegant and stylish 1930's sleeveless black chiffon gown with an elaborately beaded

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Gowns

Vintage 1930s Miriam Haskell White Glass Leaves & Beads Dress Clip
Vintage 1930s Miriam Haskell White Glass Leaves & Beads Dress Clip

Vintage 1930s Miriam Haskell White Glass Leaves & Beads Dress Clip

By Miriam Haskell

Located in Easton, PA

1930s silvertone white glass leaves and white glass beads dress clip. Unmarked Haskell- this type

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

1930s Blue and Black Beaded Crepe Dress
1930s Blue and Black Beaded Crepe Dress

1930s Blue and Black Beaded Crepe Dress

Located in London, GB

An amazing example of 1930’s eveningwear. This black crepe dress features stunning blue and black

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1930s Unknown Evening Gowns

1930s Black Jersey  Long Sleeve Dress with Green Sequin beads
1930s Black Jersey  Long Sleeve Dress with Green Sequin beads

1930s Black Jersey Long Sleeve Dress with Green Sequin beads

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant 30s jersey dress with mint green and gold sequins. Long sleeve, button in front and zipper

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1930s American Cocktail Dresses

1930s Entirely Beaded Net Gown
1930s Entirely Beaded Net Gown

1930s Entirely Beaded Net Gown

Located in New York, NY

which we altered to work with the design of this unique and rare early 1930s gown.

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sensational 1930s Black Velvet Beaded Cut Work Gown
Sensational 1930s Black Velvet Beaded Cut Work Gown

Sensational 1930s Black Velvet Beaded Cut Work Gown

Located in London, GB

Absolutely amazing vintage 1930s full-length black velvet dress with intricate beaded and cut out

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Mother of Pearl Gold Tuxedo Cufflinks Dress Set
1930s Mother of Pearl Gold Tuxedo Cufflinks Dress Set

1930s Mother of Pearl Gold Tuxedo Cufflinks Dress Set

Located in Toronto, ON

Mother of Pearl, Pearl and White Gold Tuxedo Cufflinks Dress Set, English, C.1930. The set

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cufflinks

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Pearl, Gold

1930's MAINBOCHER PARIS crepe dress with beaded sleeves
1930's MAINBOCHER PARIS crepe dress with beaded sleeves

1930's MAINBOCHER PARIS crepe dress with beaded sleeves

By Mainbocher

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rich-brown, crepe dress with heavily beaded sleeves from Mainbocher adaptation. Dress best fits a

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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930's Sequin and Beaded Blue Silk Chiffon Evening Dress
1930's Sequin and Beaded Blue Silk Chiffon Evening Dress

1930's Sequin and Beaded Blue Silk Chiffon Evening Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

Light blue silk georgette, or silk chiffon, is beaded with a large scale floral design. This is

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1930s American Evening Dresses

Ralph Lauren 1930s inspired bias cut beaded silk chiffon dress
Ralph Lauren 1930s inspired bias cut beaded silk chiffon dress

Ralph Lauren 1930s inspired bias cut beaded silk chiffon dress

By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Line for line copy of a classic 1930s beaded floral chiffon bias cut dress. Pale blue silk chiffon

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21st Century and Contemporary American Maxi Dresses

1930's black bias cut crepe gown with beaded caplet
1930's black bias cut crepe gown with beaded caplet

1930's black bias cut crepe gown with beaded caplet

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Black crepe bias cut gown with beaded and sequined capelet dating to the 1930's. Fits a US size 2

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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black Velvet evening gown with beaded collar, 1930s
Black Velvet evening gown with beaded collar, 1930s

Black Velvet evening gown with beaded collar, 1930s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant old hollywood 1930s black velvet gown with beaded collar. Long sleeve with small cut out

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1930s American Evening Gowns

1930s Gold Beaded Liquid Satin Evening Gown
1930s Gold Beaded Liquid Satin Evening Gown

1930s Gold Beaded Liquid Satin Evening Gown

Located in London, GB

A very eye catching original Art Deco beaded and sequinned dress in extraordinary condition for its

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1930s British Cocktail Dresses

Maggy Rouff  1930's Diaphaneous Beaded Dress, Gown & Cape in Magazine
Maggy Rouff  1930's Diaphaneous Beaded Dress, Gown & Cape in Magazine

Maggy Rouff 1930's Diaphaneous Beaded Dress, Gown & Cape in Magazine

By Maggy Rouff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

intellectual prowess coupled with skillful fashion ingenuity produced designs of the 1930's that were

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1930s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Vintage Art Deco beadwork bombshell dress, Black rayon
Vintage Art Deco beadwork bombshell dress, Black rayon

Vintage Art Deco beadwork bombshell dress, Black rayon

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous vintage 1930's Black beaded dress. A slinky black crepe rayon dress with a v neck

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Early 20th Century British Evening Gowns

Beaded Mesh Dress circa 1920s/1930s
Beaded Mesh Dress circa 1920s/1930s

Beaded Mesh Dress circa 1920s/1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a fine mesh dress ornamented with beads and sequins c. 1920s/1930s. The designer is

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1920s Shift Cocktail Dresses

1930's French Gown with Beaded Capelet
1930's French Gown with Beaded Capelet

1930's French Gown with Beaded Capelet

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Beautiful silk sheath dress with a beaded net capelet. Simple straightforward

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Early 20th Century French Sheath Dresses

Pink Chiffon Beaded Shift Dress circa 1930s
Pink Chiffon Beaded Shift Dress circa 1930s

Pink Chiffon Beaded Shift Dress circa 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a pink chiffon shift dress c. 1930s. The designer is unknown due to the lack of a tag and

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1930s Shift Cocktail Dresses

1930's Black Crepe Gown with Sequined and Beaded Detailing
1930's Black Crepe Gown with Sequined and Beaded Detailing

1930's Black Crepe Gown with Sequined and Beaded Detailing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant gown that dates to the 1930's is made of black crepe with a gold sequined and beaded

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beaded Silk and Velvet Shift Dress circa 1920s/1930s
Beaded Silk and Velvet Shift Dress circa 1920s/1930s

Beaded Silk and Velvet Shift Dress circa 1920s/1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a peach colored shift dress circa 1920s/1930s. The designer is unknown due to its age and

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1920s Shift Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1930's Glass Beaded Teal Green Open Back Gown
Vintage 1930's Glass Beaded Teal Green Open Back Gown

Vintage 1930's Glass Beaded Teal Green Open Back Gown

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1930's gown * teal green silk crepe with a touch of plum iridescent color * bodice

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1930s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1930s Ivory Beaded Halter Gown
Vintage 1930s Ivory Beaded Halter Gown

Vintage 1930s Ivory Beaded Halter Gown

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1930's dress * ivory taffeta * metallic embroidery * golden sequins * turquoise

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1930s Cocktail Dresses

1930s Black Silk Crepe Beaded Vintage Dress W Sheer Sleeves
1930s Black Silk Crepe Beaded Vintage Dress W Sheer Sleeves

1930s Black Silk Crepe Beaded Vintage Dress W Sheer Sleeves

Located in Portland, OR

This is an absolutely beautiful 1930's black silk crepe dress. This dramatic evening gown has a

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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses

Bead and Jewel Embellished Chiffon Dress circa 1920s/1930s
Bead and Jewel Embellished Chiffon Dress circa 1920s/1930s

Bead and Jewel Embellished Chiffon Dress circa 1920s/1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a forest green chiffon dress c. 1920s/1930s. The designer is unknown due to its age and

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1920s Shift Cocktail Dresses

1930s Black Evening Gown with Beaded Trim
1930s Black Evening Gown with Beaded Trim

1930s Black Evening Gown with Beaded Trim

Located in Houston, TX

Unbelievable beautiful and preserved 1930's gown, that is also, "Oh so wearable...so sexy...so

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20th Century Unknown Formal Gowns

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By Christian Lacroix

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful black silk cocktail dress from Christian Lacroix with elaborate beading and sequins in magenta, rose, silver and red. The pointed bodice has beaded spaghetti straps and i...

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1980s French Day Dresses

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Gorgeous Thierry Mugler Couture SS 1997 Houndstooth Ensemble

Gorgeous Thierry Mugler Couture SS 1997 Houndstooth Ensemble

By Thierry Mugler Couture

Located in Berlin, BE

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1990s Skirt Suits

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Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem

Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black wool jersey skirt from Karl Lagerfeld. It has a 2 1/2" wide waistband with overlapping pointed panels forming the skirt. It has a back zipper, front pockets and is...

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1990s French Skirts

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By Lilli Ann

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great black wool jacket by Lilli Ann. The large collar has ties and is top stitched in a diamond pattern with prong set rhinestones at the points. It is double breasted with self ...

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1950s American Jackets

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Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb

Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb

Located in New York, NY

Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century. Carving is exceptional with motifs undercut from a solid piece of tortoiseshell to create a light, open fretwork ...

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Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6

Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6

By Jacques Fath

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6. This stunning Jacques Fath top is in excellent condition, it shows minimal sign of use. It is made of ivory silk organza throughout and has lac...

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2010s French Blouses and Tops

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SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Cubist Flapper Couture Dress

SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Cubist Flapper Couture Dress

By SADIE NEMSER

Located in Thiensville, WI

SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Embroidered Cubist Flapper Couture Dress Circa: 1920’s Label(s): Nemser Original Model Style: Drop waist dress Color(s): Shades of navy ...

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1920s Shift Cocktail Dresses

Hermes Hac 50 Vintage Birkin Bag Black Fjord Leather Brass Hardware
Hermes Hac 50 Vintage Birkin Bag Black Fjord Leather Brass Hardware

Hermes Hac 50 Vintage Birkin Bag Black Fjord Leather Brass Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a vintage 50 Hermes Hac (Sac Haut a Courroies) featured in Black Fjord leather. This gorgeous matte leather is rare to find and wears magnificently. Limited editio...

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Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Sheer Open Knit Crochet Fishnet Black Maxi Dress

Located in Naples, FL

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs

By Frida Giannini, Gucci

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous grey silk jersey dress from Gucci. It is fitted with long sleeves and cut outs at one shoulder and side waist plus a slit along the front of one leg of the straight skirt...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Loris Azzaro Periwinkle Blue Chain Sleeve Gown
Vintage Loris Azzaro Periwinkle Blue Chain Sleeve Gown

Vintage Loris Azzaro Periwinkle Blue Chain Sleeve Gown

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Loris Azzaro periwinkle blue maxi gown featuring a v-neckline adorned with purple and silver metal chain that extends over the bust and envelops the arms like chain linked sl...

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1970s French Empire Waist Dresses

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1940s Vintage Taffeta Rainbow Striped Chevron Light Weight Duster Coat or Robe

1940s Vintage Taffeta Rainbow Striped Chevron Light Weight Duster Coat or Robe

By Valley Frocks

Located in Sparks, NV

Incredible colors! This vintage light weight duster or robe from the 1940s features the most amazing striped chevron design. Unlined with front button closure. Hidden side pockets. T...

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1940s American Robes

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Thierry Mugler Fall 1997 Couture Faux Fur Brown & Gold Sparkly Coat - Jacket

Thierry Mugler Fall 1997 Couture Faux Fur Brown & Gold Sparkly Coat - Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Sheffield, GB

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CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1999 Runway black Mao Mandarin collar jacket FR38 M

CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1999 Runway black Mao Mandarin collar jacket FR38 M

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1999 Runway black Mao Mandarin collar jacket FR38 M Reference: TGAS/D00763 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: 1999 - Similar design on the R...

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1990s French Jackets

Chic Black Tailored Thierry Mugler 2000's Lambskin Leather Box Jacket
Chic Black Tailored Thierry Mugler 2000's Lambskin Leather Box Jacket

Chic Black Tailored Thierry Mugler 2000's Lambskin Leather Box Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Sheffield, GB

An Exquisite Black Lamb skin leather jacket by THIERRY MUGLER. Circa 2000. The jacket crafted from a butter-soft black lamb skin features a tailored silhouette, long sleeves, square ...

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1930s Beaded Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary 1930s beaded dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Blue and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect 1930s beaded dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Chanel, House of Worth and Maggy Rouff — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 1930s Beaded Dress?

Prices for a 1930s beaded dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $230 and can go as high as $7,000, while, on average they fetch $1,200.

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 1930s Beaded Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, a beaded dress can be taken in. However, the process is generally more time-consuming because individual beads need to be removed during the alteration process. As a result, you can typically expect to pay a professional seamstress or tailor more for altering beaded dresses. On 1stDibs, find a variety of beaded dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses 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, 2024
    There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1990s, people dressed in different ways. Styles included grunge, modern preppy, hip-hop and goth. Some trends of the decade were slip dresses, plaid flannel shirts, long plaid skirts, overalls, combat boots and loose-fitting rolled jeans. Neon colors were popular for a time, as were fabric headbands and fabric-covered ponytail holders. Shop a selection of 90s vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many different styles of dress were popular in the 1990s, including the slip dress which became very common by the middle of the decade. Tastes and styles varied between regions and among people. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage 1990s dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 1920s, the flapper dress became a fresh new look for both day and evening wear. This shift dress hung from shoulder to just below the knee with a significant drop waistline. The evening versions of these dresses often featured lace, fringe, beadwork and luxe fabrics like chiffon, velvet and taffeta. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage flapper dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    1950s-style dresses are often called poodle skirt dresses. The dress is generally a fit-and-flare shape with a wide swing skirt. Another popular type of dress is the form-fitting sheath, also known as a pencil dress.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In the 1900s, wedding dresses typically looked like full, floor-length garments. Brides wore S-shaped corsets below the usually ruffled bodices, and most designs included large puff sleeves. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.

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