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1930s Red Dress

Vintage 1930's red velvet dress and jacket 1930's bias cut UK 6- 8 US 2-4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An unforgettable piece, this original 1930's deep red silk velvet dress, paired with a matching
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1930s Evening Dresses

Evening dress in red crêpe with beadwork neckline and bow-belt Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening dress in red crêpe with beadwork neckline and bow-belt. Cut-work under-bust. Biais. Top
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1920s European Evening Dresses

Black velvet and red crêpe evening dress with sequin embellishment Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet and red crêpe evening dress with sequin embellishment . Belt in velvet with button and
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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses

1930S Cream Red & Blue Silk Floral Bias Cut Day Dress With Capelet
Located in New York, NY
1930S Cream Red & Blue Silk Floral Bias Cut Day Dress With Capelet
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1930s Casual Dresses

1930S Cranberry Red Paisley Rayon Backless Bias Cut Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1930S Cranberry Red Paisley Rayon Backless Bias Cut Slip Dress
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1930s Formal Wear

1930s Couture Rainbow Floral Crepe Maxi Dress with Red Sash Belt
Located in London, GB
This outstanding 1930s vibrantly printed maxi dress is one of the best we have ever had in Circa's
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1930s French Evening Dresses

1930S White Blue Green & Red Silk Crepe De Chine Ditsy Floral Print Dress
Located in New York, NY
1930S White Blue Green & Red Silk Crepe De Chine Ditsy Floral Print Dress
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1930s Casual Dresses

1930S Burnt Orange Rayon & Silk Crepe Satin Long Sleeve Dress With Adjustable W
Located in New York, NY
1930S Burnt Orange Rayon & Silk Crepe Satin Long Sleeve Dress With Adjustable Waist Sash Handmade
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1930s Day Dresses

1930S Red Sheer Silk Chiffon Bias-Cut Gown With Deco Clasps On Hips
Located in New York, NY
of fashion history. Decade: 1930s. Material: Silk Chiffon. Vintage condition: Good. Measurements
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930S Magenta Silk Velvet Asymmetrically Draped & Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Magenta Silk Velvet Asymmetrically Draped & Beaded Gown
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1930s Evening Gowns

1930's French Impressionist Lady in Red Dress Lounging In The Garden Shade
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lady in Red signed by Y. Blanchon, French 1950's Impressionist oil on board, unframed painting
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

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1930s Rusty Red Silk Vintage 2 Pc Bias Dress With Rhinestone Belt and Tie
Located in Portland, OR
This is a vintage 1930's two piece rust red silk dress with a matching belt with original sash
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1930s American Day Dresses

1930's Red Chinese Cheongsam Embroidered with Peonies
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a stunning 1930's vintage red silk Chinese cheongsam hand-embroidered with large golden
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese Dresses

Circa 1930s Large Red Faceted Glass & Rhinestone Dress Clips, Pair
Located in Long Beach, CA
Pair of Circa 1930s, Art Deco era, silver tone metal dress clips, prong set with large faceted red
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Base Metal

1930's Red Cotton Printed Dress with Belt
Located in New York, NY
1930's cotton printed dress. Excellent condition. Snaps on the side for easy on and off. The belt
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1930s Informal Dresses

1930's Vintage Red and Cream Embroidered Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
Drawn work and embroidery in red on cream linen are used for the bodice of this 1930's dress with a
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1930s American Casual Dresses

1930s Red Silk Evening 30s Vintage Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1930s Red silk evening / day dress. Flutter sleeve and tie in the front cape like style
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1930s American Day Dresses

1930S Cranberry Red Rare Rayon Blend Knit Maxi Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1930S Cranberry Red Rare Rayon Blend Knit Maxi Dress With Sleeves
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1930s Maxi Dresses

1930’s Maroon and Gold Lame Silk Full Length Dress
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous maroon silk gown with stripes of metallic gold lame. This dress is full length and
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930's Red Crepe Silk Dress Cream Wool Embroidered Soutache UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This original 1930's dress, made in the most divine shade of red crepe silk, which is decorated
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1930s Casual Dresses

1930s Backless Red Bias Cut Gown
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning scarlet gown from the 1930s. The fashions of the 1930s were the epitome of
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930's red silk velvet floral bias cut evening dress UK 8-12 US 4-8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This breathtaking 1930's red silk velvet bias cut dress, decorated with trailing silk velvet
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1930s Evening Gowns

1930s Black Pleated Chiffon Dress with Red Flower Appliqués
Located in Alford, MA
Wonderful 1930s chemise dress, sleeveless with wide rounded neckline, of pleated black silk chiffon
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1930s Unknown Chemises

1930s Rust Bias Cut Silk Velvet Dress with Coat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Rust Bias Cut Silk Velvet Dress with Coat. Rust-colored Silk velvet dress with roused boat
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930's Jeanne Lanvin Gold Kid and Chiffon Gown
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in New York, NY
1930's Jeanne Lanvin vibrant red silk chiffon gown with signature trapunto topstitching on supplest
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1930s French Evening Gowns

1930s coral silk chiffon evening dress with sequinned star embellishment
Located in London, GB
1930s coral silk chiffon evening dress with sequinned star embellishment - silk underdress - hook
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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930S Cranberry Red & Green Silk Taffeta Jacquard Haute Couture Gown With Peplu
Located in New York, NY
1930S Cranberry Red & Green Silk Taffeta Jacquard Haute Couture Gown With Peplum Fish Tail Hem From
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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Phenomenal Draped Fringe Gown from the 1930s
Located in New York, NY
the 1920s through the 1930s. The fringe on this gown has been meticulously placed and hand sewn into
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1930s French Evening Gowns

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Illustration Watercolor Elegant Red Long Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

1930S Ruby Red Rayon Satin Bias Cut Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1930S Ruby Red Rayon Satin Bias Cut Slip Dress
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1930s Slips

1930s Red Orange Crepe Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1930s Reddish orange crepe gown with silver beads on collar. ( for design purpose) Size
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1930s American Evening Gowns

Red evening dress in red crêpe and gold lurex thread embroidery Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red evening dress in red crêpe and gold lurex thread embroidery. Deep V neckline in the middle back
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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses

1930s Red Velvet and Lace Bias Cut Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Red Velvet and Lace Dress. Red velvet dress with machine lace sleeves, pockets, and neckline
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930's French silk bias cut dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rich floral woven silk dress dating to the 1930's from France. Wonderful rich burgundy shade. Light
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1930s French Cocktail Dresses

1930s Red Silk Crepe Red Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930s Red Silk crepe sleeveless V neck sheer gown. - Bias cut Fit size 2/4/6
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1930s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1930's Coral Satin Bias Cut Dress and Bolero 1930s satin gown UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the most sumptuous coral silk satin, this original vintage 1930s gown and matching
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1930s Evening Gowns

1930s Deep Orange Lame Dress
Located in London, GB
We don't see many of these sweeping 1930s floor length lame dresses anymore, especially in such
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1930s British Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930S Persimmon Red Floral Silk Mousseline Ruffled Backless & Bias Cut Dress Wi
Located in New York, NY
1930S Persimmon Red Floral Silk Mousseline Ruffled Backless & Bias Cut Dress With Real Coral Beads
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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gorgeous 1930s Cold Silk Burnt Orange Hawaiian Vintage 30s Sarong Flower Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1930s cold silk couture Hawaiian full length dress! Drapes over the body beautifully. Wrap
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1930s Evening Dresses

Vintage 1930s Red and White Voile Gown
Located in London, GB
A stunning gown for a Summer party. This 1930s dress is in a red and white voile . It has a v
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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930S Red Sheer Silk Chiffon Bias-Cut Gown With Deco Clasps On Hips
Located in New York, NY
1930S Red Sheer Silk Chiffon Bias-Cut Gown With Deco Clasps On Hips
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1930s Evening Gowns

Pre WWII red and pink silk crepe Japanese Kimono 1930s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pre WWII red and pink silk crepe Japanese Kimono 1930s...The print of this kimono is beautiful with
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1930s Japanese Maxi Dresses

1930s Bias Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930s Bias Lace Gown
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Royal Blue and Red Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Vintage 1930's Red Birds Nautical Print Cotton Faille Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1930's dress * white cotton faille * red nautical bird and sailboat print * bias cut
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1930s Cocktail Dresses

1930s Fashion Originators Guild Blue & Red Floral Silk Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
This dress is one of the best 1940s dresses I have seen and is well made and definitely higher end
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1930s Day Dresses

1930s Deco Red Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 1930s gown in lipstick red silk crepe with high neck and low back, ruffled tiered sleeves
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1930s Evening Dresses

1930's Seductive Black Silk-Satin Red Rose Applique Bias-Cut Deco Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning black silk-satin deco dress from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice is a
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1930s American Evening Dresses

1930's Metallic Gold Studded Red Crepe Long-Sleeve Draped Couture Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking late 1930's "Florence M. Schmeltzer" couture custom-made ruby-red crepe gown from
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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930's Seductive Bias-Cut Red Rhinestone Satin Hourglass Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning coral-red shimmer silk-satin gown from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice is
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1930s Evening Gowns

Vintage 1930's Ruby-Red Floral Print Silk Puff-Sleeve Belted Maxi Dressing Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This breathtaking 1930's ruby-red large scale floral print silk dressing gown has a timeless
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1930s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Silk Empire Waist Dress circa 1930s/1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is coral colored chiffon dress c. 1930s/1940s and the designer is unknown due to it's age. It
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1930s Informal Dresses

1930's Red-Poppies Floral Applique Silk Tulle Illusion Flutter-Sleeve Deco Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Total Length:60 inches This antique designer two-piece dress is in excellent wearable condition with
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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930's Couture Rhinestone Studded Plum Crepe Winged Sleeve Bias-Cut Deco Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking 1930's couture custom-made plum purple silk crepe gown from the Old Hollywood era of
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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Raspberry Silk Bias Cut Gown circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a sleeveless floorlength bias cut gown constructed from raspberry silk charmeuse c. 1930s
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1930s Evening Gowns

1930's Elegant Ruby Red Satin Sculpted Cowl-Neck Deco Poet-Sleeve Belted Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1930's custom-made sculpted deco dress fashioned in the a luxurious ruby-red silk satin
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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930's Elegant Red-Roses Floral Print Cotton Deco Puff-Sleeve Maxi Bias-Cut Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The breathtaking red-roses floral garden print used in this late 1930's day dress has a fresh
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1930s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1930's Seductive Red Rayon-Crepe Rhinestone Twist Deco Bias-Cut Dress Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning cherry-red deco gown from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice is an
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1930s French Evening Dresses

1930's Couture Merlot Red Crepe Bias-Cut Belted Gown & Rhinestone Studded Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A seductive 1930's merlot wine-red crepe gown from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The bodice
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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930s Raspberry Pink Red Velvet Evening Gown Vintage Dress Bustle 6
Located in Portland, OR
This late 1930's vintage dress is made from a luxe deep raspberry rayon velvet and has a back "
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1930s American Evening Gowns

1930's Elegant Ivory & Red Silk-Satin Backless Deco Ruffle-Bib Fishtail Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930's NRA Authority Code labeled gown is in excellent wearable condition with no rips or holes. The
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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930s Orange Silk Velvet Bell Sleeve Dress Art Deco Vintage Original 6 XS
Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Art Deco era 1930s vintage orange silk velvet dress, with great bell sleeves, has popper fastening
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1930s Evening Dresses

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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1930s red dress for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Red and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Black, White and more. If you’re looking for a 1930s red 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Jeanne Lanvin and Maria Monacci Gallenga each produced a popular version that is worth a look. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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 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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    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.
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    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.
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    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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