Mother Of Dress

Yes, Whistler's Mother is a real painting. American painter James McNeill Whistler painted the oil-on-canvas work in 1871, and it depicts his mother, Anna McNeill Whistler. Although more well known by the name Whistler's Mother, the painting is actually titled Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1. Shop a range of James Abbott McNeill Whistler art on 1stDibs.

Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.

Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

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.

Chiffon is a light and sheer material that's typically made of silk, nylon or rayon. It's often used for lingerie and formalwear.

A couture dress is hand-sewn using the best materials and designed specifically for the wearer so that the piece is one-of-a-kind. Because these dresses use such high quality materials and take hundreds of hours to complete, they can be expensive. Find a variety of couture dresses on 1stDibs.

A mod dress is a style of dress that originated along with the mod subculture in London — a culture with roots in 1950s' bohemian-style coffee bars where jazz and blues were played on jukeboxes. Later, during the 1960s, mods were generally fashion-conscious teenagers living in London and south England who listened to these types of music as well as R&B. Mod dresses were among the garments worn by mods, and they were colorful and were embellished by interesting patterns and designs. Mod dresses were made with a short hem. A range of mod dresses by Mary Quant, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and others can be found on 1stDibs.

A swing dress is a dress with an a-line shape that tends to flow as one moves. Swing dresses hit peak popularity in the 1950s.

A dressing chair may refer to the stool or short seat that is intended to accompany a vanity table. Vanities been variously known as dressing tables or makeup tables over the years, but no matter what we call them — and whether it's a sophisticated contemporary piece or an iconic vintage Luigi Massoni vanity — vanities have offered a special place for us to get ready for work, an early-morning appointment or lunch date or whatever lies ahead. Find your vintage dressing chair or vanity table on 1stDibs.

A dress ring is any ring that is not a wedding or an engagement ring. They can add charm to any formal or semi-formal outfit. Dress rings can be made of gold, silver, and more and can be studded with precious or semi-precious stones for added visual flair. Shop a collection of vintage and modern dress rings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.

A dupioni dress is a dress made of a type of silk fabric called dupioni. It is very popular in bridal wear and in other formal wear. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer dupioni dresses and home décor from top designers.

Rayon is a fabric produced from regenerated cellulose fiber and is used to make dresses. It's made from cellulose, which is a semi-synthetic material. It has a comparable drape and softness like silk. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns from top fashion designers.

A wiggle dress is a dress that falls just below the knee and has a hemline that is narrower than your waist. It is a figure-hugging dress that might add some pep to your walk, resulting in a “wiggle” in your hip. Wiggle dresses came about in the 1950s. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns from top fashion boutiques around the world.

An A-line dress is a dress with a certain shape or cut. Specifically, dresses considered to be A-line styles fit closely along the bust and then gently flare outward for a flowier fit through the waist and hips all the way to the hem. The name of the style comes from the fact that A-line dresses show off a triangular shape similar to the letter A when hung on a hanger. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.

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.