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1920's European Linen Art Deco Day Dress
1920's European Linen Art Deco Day Dress

1920's European Linen Art Deco Day Dress

Located in New York, NY

Charming 1920's European Linen Day Dress from the 1920's. Simple straight shape with printed bias

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1920s European Maxi Dresses

1920's Filet Lace and Chiffon Dress
1920's Filet Lace and Chiffon Dress

1920's Filet Lace and Chiffon Dress

Located in New York, NY

Charming Cotton Filet Lace and Chiffon Dress from the 1920's. Pin tucked silk chiffon is inserted

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1910s American Day Dresses

Vintage Sky Blue Linen Dress from the 1920s
Vintage Sky Blue Linen Dress from the 1920s

Vintage Sky Blue Linen Dress from the 1920s

Located in London, GB

A pretty summer dress from the 1920s. The dress is in a sky blue linen with white piping. The dress

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1920s Day Dresses

1920's Chiffon Lame and Velvet Dress
1920's Chiffon Lame and Velvet Dress

1920's Chiffon Lame and Velvet Dress

Located in New York, NY

Unusual chiffon lame floral dress from the 1920's with chartreuse silk velvet piping and beadwork

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Casual Dresses

Hungarian Embroidered Batiste Dress
Hungarian Embroidered Batiste Dress

Hungarian Embroidered Batiste Dress

Located in New York, NY

Charming Hungarian Embroidered Cotton Batiste Dress with smocked detailing from the 1920's. Unusual

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1920s Hungarian Day Dresses

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress
Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress from the 1920's. Pull over tank top style with 2 tiers of

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1920s American Evening Dresses

Vintage Black Beaded and Velvet Applique Dress, Circa 1920s
Vintage Black Beaded and Velvet Applique Dress, Circa 1920s

Vintage Black Beaded and Velvet Applique Dress, Circa 1920s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a beautiful vintage dress from the 1920's. Made from a flowy black rayon, the skirt portion

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20th Century American Art Deco Sheath Dresses

A Couture Evening coat from on a Dragon Qing dress - China for Europe Circa 1920
A Couture Evening coat from on a Dragon Qing dress - China for Europe Circa 1920

A Couture Evening coat from on a Dragon Qing dress - China for Europe Circa 1920

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1910-1930 China for export to Europe An interesting example of a silk embroidered couture coat based on a Dragon robe from the Qing period in China, with a cut dating from the ...

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1920s French Coats

Amazing and Unusual Art Deco Paste Dress Ornament
Amazing and Unusual Art Deco Paste Dress Ornament

Amazing and Unusual Art Deco Paste Dress Ornament

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Art Deco Paste Dress Ornament from the 1920's. The daring necklines of the period allowed

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silk Crepe Lace Lounging Robe
Art Deco Silk Crepe Lace Lounging Robe

Art Deco Silk Crepe Lace Lounging Robe

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Silk Crepe Lace Robe Dress from the 1920's. Wrapped lounging style with lace trimmed

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1920s American Robes

Freshwater Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lacquer Shanghai Necklace
Freshwater Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lacquer Shanghai Necklace

Freshwater Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lacquer Shanghai Necklace

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

original filigrane and flower engrave motif. The 2 lacquer was dress pin clips from 1920. Gold 18 k All

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2010s Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

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1920's Egyptian Revival Dress
1920's Egyptian Revival Dress

1920's Egyptian Revival Dress

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

beaded flapper dress from the roaring 1920's. A distinct Egyptian inspired motif is created with orange

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Irish Lace Dress
1920's Irish Lace Dress

1920's Irish Lace Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

hand made dress from the 1920's. Truly a dress that can be worn and enjoyed on more than one occasion

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Morphew Collection Kaftan Made from 1920s Lamé Tunic Dress
Morphew Collection Kaftan Made from 1920s Lamé Tunic Dress

Morphew Collection Kaftan Made from 1920s Lamé Tunic Dress

Located in New York, NY

Open on both sides this dress is pleated at the waist with a corded belt to tie. Made from two lamé

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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's French Gold & Silver Beaded Cotton Flapper Dress
1920's French Gold & Silver Beaded Cotton Flapper Dress

1920's French Gold & Silver Beaded Cotton Flapper Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

A striking, larger sized, French hand beaded Flapper dress from the 1920's is almost completely

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chemises

Unidentified Haute Couture ball gown from the Art Deco period – Paris circa 1925
Unidentified Haute Couture ball gown from the Art Deco period – Paris circa 1925

Unidentified Haute Couture ball gown from the Art Deco period – Paris circa 1925

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1925. France Unidentified Haute Couture ball gown dating from the Art Deco period in France. Long evening gown, sleeveless, in celadon green silk crepe, densely embroidered wit...

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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1920's Tambour Embroidered Chiffon Day Dress
1920's Tambour Embroidered Chiffon Day Dress

1920's Tambour Embroidered Chiffon Day Dress

Located in New York, NY

Tambour embroidered silk chiffon day dress from the 1920's with golden art deco motifs across the

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chemise Dresses

Embroidered Batiste and Filet 1920's Dress
Embroidered Batiste and Filet 1920's Dress

Embroidered Batiste and Filet 1920's Dress

Located in New York, NY

Afternoon dress from the 1920's with elaborate floral embroidery and inserts of Irish crochet work

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20th Century French Edwardian Shift Dresses

French 1920's Gilt Lace Dress
French 1920's Gilt Lace Dress

French 1920's Gilt Lace Dress

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary French handmade dress from the 1920's. Built on a silk tulle base, panels of coppery

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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Gold and Navy Lace Art Deco Flapper Dress
1920's Gold and Navy Lace Art Deco Flapper Dress

1920's Gold and Navy Lace Art Deco Flapper Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Art Deco era gold lace overlay flapper style dress from the 1920's. The navy silk under layer is

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

Art Deco Hand Carved Jade Clips/Earrings
Art Deco Hand Carved Jade Clips/Earrings

Art Deco Hand Carved Jade Clips/Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Art Deco Hand Carved Jade Dress Clips/Earrings from the 1920's. Delicately hand carved with

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

1920's Embroidered Bohemain Dress
1920's Embroidered Bohemain Dress

1920's Embroidered Bohemain Dress

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous white, red, and yellow embroidered boho "peasant" dress dates back from the 1920's

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Day Dresses

1920's Metallic Lace "Flapper" Dress
1920's Metallic Lace "Flapper" Dress

1920's Metallic Lace "Flapper" Dress

Located in Birmingham, AL

Pretty vintage evening dress from the 1920's.

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20th Century American Chemises

1920's Royal-Purple Velvet & Silk Cut-Work Roses Cocktail Dress
1920's Royal-Purple Velvet & Silk Cut-Work Roses Cocktail Dress

1920's Royal-Purple Velvet & Silk Cut-Work Roses Cocktail Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful "Whelen Importer" royal-purple cocktail dress from the mid 1920's. "Whelen Importer" was

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Aesthetic Day Dresses

1920s Chiffon Drop Waist "Flapper" Dress with Black Lace
1920s Chiffon Drop Waist "Flapper" Dress with Black Lace

1920s Chiffon Drop Waist "Flapper" Dress with Black Lace

Located in Houston, TX

Delicate and wonderful, this sheer almost antique dress from the 1920's is a pure dream. Dress

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20th Century Unknown Maxi Dresses

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By Hattie Carnegie

Located in San Diego, CA

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1930s French Jackets

1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

Located in Sparks, NV

Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...

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1950s American Blazers

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Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s

Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s

By Will Steinman

Located in Tucson, AZ

Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...

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1950s American Ballerina Dresses

Black Sequin Cocktail Fascinator Hat with Tulle Cage Veil - S, 1950s
Black Sequin Cocktail Fascinator Hat with Tulle Cage Veil - S, 1950s

Black Sequin Cocktail Fascinator Hat with Tulle Cage Veil - S, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

A knockout accessory for New Years Eve or a black tie event, this cocktail hat is as petite as a fascinator but packs the punch of a wide brim. Both glitzy and understated, it balanc...

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1950s Unknown Hats

Embossed Brown Leather Mules with Jeweled Gecko's Size 7.5 Made in Italy
Embossed Brown Leather Mules with Jeweled Gecko's Size 7.5 Made in Italy

Embossed Brown Leather Mules with Jeweled Gecko's Size 7.5 Made in Italy

Located in University City, MO

Embossed brown leather mules with jeweled gecko Size 7.5 Made in Italy The stylish shoes are adorned with a whimsical gilt metal jeweled lizard on each shoe. The unique mules are ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

S/S 2003 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Ad Lace-Up Satin Bodycon Dress
S/S 2003 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Ad Lace-Up Satin Bodycon Dress

S/S 2003 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Ad Lace-Up Satin Bodycon Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting the sexiest Dolce & Gabbana little black dress. From the Spring/Summer 2003 'Sex & Love' collection, this dress opened the season's runway as look 1, modeled by Gisele Bün...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch

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By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...

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Roberto Cavalli Gold Sequin, Pailette & Beaded Mini Flapper Dress
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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Roberto Cavalli gold flapper-style mini cocktail dress featuring gold sequins and paillettes, heavy beading at the yoke and dropp...

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By Issey Miyake

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black cotton blend skirt from Issey Miyake. The straight skirt has functional, adjustable straps and metal rings along each side. It is lined, has a front zipper with 2 me...

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By Badgley Mischka

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished minaudière with sequins, crystals, and beading Photographs more iridescent purple than it actually looks in real life Gold and silver colo...

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1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

ALAIA black leather TRENCH COAT Jacket 38
ALAIA black leather TRENCH COAT Jacket 38

ALAIA black leather TRENCH COAT Jacket 38

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Zürich, CH

Alaia trench coat in black lambskin. With wide notch colar, belt loops at the waist, two flap pockets on the front sides, box pleat on the back, and woven seams. Closes with flat let...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Trench Coats

Zuhair Murad Couture white silver gold beaded sequin mini wedding backless dress
Zuhair Murad Couture white silver gold beaded sequin mini wedding backless dress

Zuhair Murad Couture white silver gold beaded sequin mini wedding backless dress

By Zuhair Murad

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE An incredibly rare dress from Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall 2006 This really is a work of art, a tasseled flapper style mini dress. The dress is sheer mesh and i...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

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By Paco Rabanne

Located in University City, MO

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Mid Century Midnight Blue Crystal Encrusted Taffeta Cocktail Dress

Mid Century Midnight Blue Crystal Encrusted Taffeta Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Midnight Blue Crystal Encrusted Taffeta Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Nipped waist with wide shoulder line and super full skirt. Midnight blue taffeta with black passem...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

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Fendi Baguette in silk and lizard

By Fendi

Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige

Fendi baguette in silk + lizard leather color gold, silver hardware. Condition: Really good. Packing/accessories: Dustbag. Measurements: 25cm x 14cm x 4cm

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Oscar de la Renta Deep Navy Silk Demi-Couture Elizabethan Revival Gown - S, 1971
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Oscar de la Renta Deep Navy Silk Demi-Couture Elizabethan Revival Gown - S, 1971

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Tucson, AZ

Celebrating the headlong revival of boho romanticism, this exceptional piece conjures the breathless femininity of Romeo's Juliet with de la Renta's demi-couture architectural precis...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

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Find the exact vintage or contemporary dress from 1920 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Beige and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Blue, Orange and more. If you’re looking for a dress from 1920 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 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Morphew — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.

How Much is a Dress From 1920?

The price for a dress from 1920 starts at $381 and tops out at $2,800, and on average, selling for $1,200.

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Questions About Dress From 1920
  • 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, 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between a dress and a cocktail dress is mainly the specificity of the term. A dress is any garment that has a bodice attached to a skirt. The term cocktail dress refers to a dress designed for events in the late afternoon and early evening. Many feature hemlines that fall between the knee and calf. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of cocktail dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flappers were young women known for their energy who pushed the boundaries of freedom for women of that era. The classic image of a 1920 flapper is a party girl who wore make-up, lingerie and a knee-length, straight silk dress. Flappers often had shorter hairstyles, like a bob. Find a variety of 1920s nostalgia items, including flapper dresses, 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.
  • 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    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 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.
  • 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a bodycon dress and a bandage dress is construction. A bodycon dress is any stretchy dress cut to hug the curves of the wearer. Bandage dresses are bodycon dresses that look as if they consist of strips of fabric sewn together. Find a range of bodycon dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A dress clip is a type of pin that typically accents a piece of clothing and can be styled on either the shirt collar of a jacket or the straps of a dress. Dress clips were originally worn in pairs, but today, a dress clip can also be worn as a brooch. Shop a range of vintage dress clips from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A column dress is a slim-fit dress — this garment will feature a straight cut and will fit your body very closely. Column dresses are a timeless, classic style and are ideal for formal evening engagements or just a night out on the town. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer column dresses from top fashion boutiques around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A peplum on a dress is a pleated, short and gathered fabric strip or frill of cloth, which is attached at the waist of the dress. Peplum dresses are considered very trendy and fashionable. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer peplum dresses from top fashion boutiques around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A ruched dress uses a specific pleating or gathering of the dress material which results in a slimming effect. The ruched style is also used as a means of decoration.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    A bodycon dress is a dress designed to accentuate the curves of the body. Most bodycon dresses feature stretchy material that allows for a form-fitting effect. The name “bodycon” comes from the term "body conscious," referring to the fact that the cut of the dress makes you conscious of the wearer's curves. Shop a collection of bodycon dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dress designed by Balmain promises exceptional quality in materials and design. The designs are inspired by power and confidence, and are well known for flattering structured silhouettes. Stud detailing is commonly featured on Balmain dresses. Shop a variety of Balmain dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A tiki dress is a flowy, Hawaiian style, ultra-comfortable dress. It looks elegant on all body types from tiny mini to plus-sizes. On 1stDibs, find a variety of tiki dresses from the world's most prestigious fashion designers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Grecian dress is distinguished by draped or pleated fabric, ruching, and toga-like shoulders. During New York Fashion Week in 2021, Grecian gowns were seen on the runways and in presentations by designers such as Donna Karan and Monique Lhuillier. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage Grecian dresses.

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