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Silk Flapper Dress

Beaded Black Silk Flapper Dress
Beaded Black Silk Flapper Dress

Beaded Black Silk Flapper Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

Silk 'Flapper' dress of the period with a drop waist design. Interior attached silk slip.

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1920s American Cocktail Dresses

Blue Beaded Silk Flapper Dress
Blue Beaded Silk Flapper Dress

Blue Beaded Silk Flapper Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

Dress has a slip lining. Beadwork, seed pearls at the hem. The accompany belt is 66" x 2". The

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1920s American Cocktail Dresses

1920s Black Silk Beaded Flapper Dress Large size
1920s Black Silk Beaded Flapper Dress Large size

1920s Black Silk Beaded Flapper Dress Large size

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Large Size 1920s Black Silk V neck sleeveless flapper dress with clear bugle beads beaded

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1920s American Day Dresses

Silk  Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s
Silk  Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s

Silk Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s

Located in Wallkill, NY

sleeve. Scalloped Sleeves. Lined with a silk slip. This is truly a stunning wearable flapper dress, tiny

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses

Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s
Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s

Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s

Located in Wallkill, NY

They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink

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Late 19th Century Unknown Sheath Dresses

1920s Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress with Rhinestone Belt
1920s Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress with Rhinestone Belt

1920s Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress with Rhinestone Belt

Located in Sparks, NV

Delicate vintage late 1920s black silk chiffon tiered flapper dress with a rhinestone Art Deco belt

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Early 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress

Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson

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1980s Indian Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Cinnamon and Pumpkin French 'Flapper' Cocktail Dress and Hat
A Cinnamon and Pumpkin French 'Flapper' Cocktail Dress and Hat

A Cinnamon and Pumpkin French 'Flapper' Cocktail Dress and Hat

Located in Sharon, CT

Offering a 20's Edwardian Style (dropped waist) 'Flapper Dress', silk with a braid trim. Unmarked

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1920s French Day Dresses

LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS

LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS Reference: TGAS

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Dresses

Art Deco Red Chiffon 'Flapper' Dress, manner Dufy & Poiret
Art Deco Red Chiffon 'Flapper' Dress, manner Dufy & Poiret

Art Deco Red Chiffon 'Flapper' Dress, manner Dufy & Poiret

By Paul Poiret

Located in Sharon, CT

Offering a 1920's Red Silk Chiffon Art Deco 'Flapper' Dress in the manner of Paul Poiret with a

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1920s French Cocktail Dresses

Exceptional 1920s Couture Black Beaded Flapper Dress
Exceptional 1920s Couture Black Beaded Flapper Dress

Exceptional 1920s Couture Black Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

Exceptional 1920s Black fine silk chiffon plissé flapper dress with unusual handkerchief hem hand

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20th Century Evening Dresses

RARE Dolce & Gabbana Y2K Floral Silk Fringe Lace-up Knit Dress "Great Gatsby"
RARE Dolce & Gabbana Y2K Floral Silk Fringe Lace-up Knit Dress "Great Gatsby"

RARE Dolce & Gabbana Y2K Floral Silk Fringe Lace-up Knit Dress "Great Gatsby"

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Switzerland, CH

GORGEOUS DOLCE & GABBANA SILK FRINGE CORSET DRESS FLAPPER DRESS AS FROM THE MOVIE THE GREAT

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Art Deco 'Flapper' Beaded Cocktail Dress
Art Deco 'Flapper' Beaded Cocktail Dress

Art Deco 'Flapper' Beaded Cocktail Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

Offering an Extraordinary Art Deco 1920's Couture Black Silk Crepe Beaded 'Flapper' Cocktail Dress

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1920s American Cocktail Dresses

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1920's Beaded Silk Flapper Dress
1920's Beaded Silk Flapper Dress

1920's Beaded Silk Flapper Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Spectacular dress dates to the 1920's and is made of beige silk crepe chiffon that is covered with

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1920s Ivory Silk Flapper Dress
Vintage 1920s Ivory Silk Flapper Dress

Vintage 1920s Ivory Silk Flapper Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1920s dress * ivory silk * floral lace accent * flower shoulder accent * layered

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1930s Wedding Dresses

Great Unknown black silk flapper dress, circa 1928
Great Unknown black silk flapper dress, circa 1928

Great Unknown black silk flapper dress, circa 1928

Located in London, GB

Crafted in the finest silk chiffon and a classic example of a flapper dress with gossamer, this

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Early 20th Century Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1920s Navy Silk Crepe Flapper Dress
Vintage 1920s Navy Silk Crepe Flapper Dress

Vintage 1920s Navy Silk Crepe Flapper Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1920s dress * navy silk crepe * silk lining * red floral embroidery accents * red

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1930s Cocktail Dresses

1920’s Floral Print Silk Lamé Flapper Dress
1920’s Floral Print Silk Lamé Flapper Dress

1920’s Floral Print Silk Lamé Flapper Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic 1920’s flapper dress is made from the most gorgeous silk lamé with flowers printed in

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail 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.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Douglas Hannant Glass Beaded Silk Cocktail Flapper Dress
Douglas Hannant Glass Beaded Silk Cocktail Flapper Dress

Douglas Hannant Glass Beaded Silk Cocktail Flapper Dress

By Douglas Hannant

Located in Henrico, VA

This exquisite Douglas Hannant Cocktail Dress is one of a kind. 100% ombre silk chiffon with hand

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Dresses

1920's Ivory Silk Beads & Rhinestone  Carwash Hem Flapper Dress
1920's Ivory Silk Beads & Rhinestone  Carwash Hem Flapper Dress

1920's Ivory Silk Beads & Rhinestone Carwash Hem Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a ivory silk 1920's flapper dress. * It's covered in tiny white pearls, glass beads

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Silk Burned Out Red Velvet & Glass Bead Flapper Dress
1920's Silk Burned Out Red Velvet & Glass Bead Flapper Dress

1920's Silk Burned Out Red Velvet & Glass Bead Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a tan silk with burned out red velvet & black glass beads 1920's flapper dress. * It has

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1920s Flapper Style Finely Beaded Red Silk Dress W Original Belt
Vintage 1920s Flapper Style Finely Beaded Red Silk Dress W Original Belt

Vintage 1920s Flapper Style Finely Beaded Red Silk Dress W Original Belt

Located in Portland, OR

. When worn without the belt, it looks like a beaded 20's flapper dress and when belted it takes on an

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1980s Indian Evening Dresses

1920's Teal Blue Flapper Dress with Silver Beadwork Designs
1920's Teal Blue Flapper Dress with Silver Beadwork Designs

1920's Teal Blue Flapper Dress with Silver Beadwork Designs

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an unusal 1920's teal blue, silk chiffon, flapper dress with silver hand beading

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Red Velvet & Gold Bullion Flapper Gown
1920s Red Velvet & Gold Bullion Flapper Gown

1920s Red Velvet & Gold Bullion Flapper Gown

Located in Bozeman, MT

touch for clarity. Superb color. Deep rich wine red silk velvet flapper dress with a a

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Late 19th Century American Art Deco Sheath Dresses

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 Rust Orange Silk Flapper Dress
1920’s Rust Orange Silk Flapper Dress

1920’s Rust Orange Silk Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

A beautiful long sleeved silk flapper dress with a wrap-around skirt layer tying at the dropped

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Shift Cocktail Dresses

1920s Yellow Silk Flapper Dress With Matching Jacket
1920s Yellow Silk Flapper Dress With Matching Jacket

1920s Yellow Silk Flapper Dress With Matching Jacket

Located in London, GB

This lovely 1920s silk flapper dress with matching jacket is in extrodinary condition for the era

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1920s American Informal Dresses

runway DRIES VAN NOTEN 2013 black fringe trim silk flapper dress FR38 US6 S
runway DRIES VAN NOTEN 2013 black fringe trim silk flapper dress FR38 US6 S

runway DRIES VAN NOTEN 2013 black fringe trim silk flapper dress FR38 US6 S

By Dries van Noten

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Runway DRIES VAN NOTEN 2013 black fringe trim silk flapper dress FR38 US6 S Reference: TGAS/A00412

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Casual Dresses

Fairyland Paris Label 1920s Ivory Silk Flapper Dress
Fairyland Paris Label 1920s Ivory Silk Flapper Dress

Fairyland Paris Label 1920s Ivory Silk Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

Beautiful little vintage 1920s ivory silk dress with amazing cut out detail which is all done by

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1920s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Early 1920's Crystal Beaded Flapper Evening Dress
Early 1920's Crystal Beaded Flapper Evening Dress

Early 1920's Crystal Beaded Flapper Evening Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

Clean lines add elegance and modernity to this early 1920's hand beaded silk Flapper dress. Clear

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Gowns

Stunning 1920s Yellow Panne Silk Burn Out Velvet Flapper Dress
Stunning 1920s Yellow Panne Silk Burn Out Velvet Flapper Dress

Stunning 1920s Yellow Panne Silk Burn Out Velvet Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous soft golden yellow velvet panne silk flapper dress is a really lovely example of

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1920s British Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress
1920s Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress

1920s Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

1920s Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black Silk Crepe Fringed "Flapper" Cocktail Dress
Black Silk Crepe Fringed "Flapper" Cocktail Dress

Black Silk Crepe Fringed "Flapper" Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

This silk crepe dress has a 1920's inspiration with a 60's update. The dress has a more

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1920s Silk Chiffon Beaded Flapper Era Dress
1920s Silk Chiffon Beaded Flapper Era Dress

1920s Silk Chiffon Beaded Flapper Era Dress

Located in New York, NY

Silk chiffon with a silk lining in very good condition with some minor pin holes and spots

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1920s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1920s Gatsby Cobalt Silk Velvet "Flapper" Dress w/ Beading
1920s Gatsby Cobalt Silk Velvet "Flapper" Dress w/ Beading

1920s Gatsby Cobalt Silk Velvet "Flapper" Dress w/ Beading

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderfully vivid 1920s "Gatsby" style "flapper" dress in cobalt blue silk velvet: dropped waist

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Dresses

1920s Colourful Panne Silk Burn Out Velvet Flapper Dress
1920s Colourful Panne Silk Burn Out Velvet Flapper Dress

1920s Colourful Panne Silk Burn Out Velvet Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

This sensational 1920s flapper dress showcases an attractive brown, ochre, orange and blue grape

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1920s Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Burnout Panne Silk Velvet Blue & Orange Flapper Dress & Jacket
1920s Burnout Panne Silk Velvet Blue & Orange Flapper Dress & Jacket

1920s Burnout Panne Silk Velvet Blue & Orange Flapper Dress & Jacket

Located in London, GB

This sensational late 1920s blue and orange burn out silk velvet flapper dress with matching jacket

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1920s British Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s "Gatsby" Style Silk Chiffon "Flapper" Dress w/ Beading
1920s "Gatsby" Style Silk Chiffon "Flapper" Dress w/ Beading

1920s "Gatsby" Style Silk Chiffon "Flapper" Dress w/ Beading

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful dove gray silk chiffon "Gatsby" "flapper" dress with multiple layers, dropped waist and

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1920s 20s Sheer Black Silk Chiffon + Lace Drop Waist Flapper Dress
Vintage 1920s 20s Sheer Black Silk Chiffon + Lace Drop Waist Flapper Dress

Vintage 1920s 20s Sheer Black Silk Chiffon + Lace Drop Waist Flapper Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Completely sheer black silk chiffon and lace flapper dress from the late 1920s. Flutter sleeves and

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano navy silk beaded flapper dress, ss 2000
Christian Dior by John Galliano navy silk beaded flapper dress, ss 2000

Christian Dior by John Galliano navy silk beaded flapper dress, ss 2000

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior navy evening flapper dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Beaded allover with

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

C.1980 Judy Hornby Couture Silk Cut Velvet Flapper Style Dress
C.1980 Judy Hornby Couture Silk Cut Velvet Flapper Style Dress

C.1980 Judy Hornby Couture Silk Cut Velvet Flapper Style Dress

By Judy Hornby

Located in Atlanta, GA

Judy Hornby recreates an Art Deco drop waist flapper style with this C.1980 cut velvet and silk

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1920s Black Chiffon and Gold Lame Flapper Dress
1920s Black Chiffon and Gold Lame Flapper Dress

1920s Black Chiffon and Gold Lame Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

This incredible original 1920s black silk chiffon flapper dress with opulent gold lame Art Deco

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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Peach Chiffon and Velvet Flapper Dress and Hat
1920's Peach Chiffon and Velvet Flapper Dress and Hat

1920's Peach Chiffon and Velvet Flapper Dress and Hat

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Beautiful dressmaker made 1920's peach silk chiffon and panne velvet flapper dress with matching

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1920s Unknown Tea Gowns

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By Donna Karan

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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1990s American Day Dresses

1990s Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Brooch Balloon Sleeve Blazer Jacket
1990s Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Brooch Balloon Sleeve Blazer Jacket

1990s Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Brooch Balloon Sleeve Blazer Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Introducing a stunning piece from the 1990s, a fabulous black balloon sleeve blazer designed by Manfred Mugler for Thierry Mugler. This chic wrap blazer features a large rhinestone-c...

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1990s French Blazers

Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots Schiaparelli
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots Schiaparelli

Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots Schiaparelli

By Schiaparelli

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots. The Robe is draped on the shoulders and close with gold metal buttons. The dress is draped on the bust with tulle sh...

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1960s Unknown Loungewear

1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim

1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim

By Jean Patou

Located in Sparks, NV

Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...

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1960s French Skirt Suits

Ceil Chapman Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress, Circa 1950
Ceil Chapman Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress, Circa 1950

Ceil Chapman Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress, Circa 1950

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage silver and gold multi-colored metallic floral print cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from 1950. The cocktail dress has short sleeves, a scoop neckline, and a high fi...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Brocade Kimono with Floral Embroidery and Phoenix
Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Brocade Kimono with Floral Embroidery and Phoenix

Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Brocade Kimono with Floral Embroidery and Phoenix

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful vintage Japanese ceremonial brocade kimono embroidered with red and gold floral and Phoenix embroidery. Kimono comes with red rope belt. Kimono length: 74” length Note abou...

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20th Century Unknown Evening Gowns

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 with cotton filet lace panels and attached to a lace skirt gathered from hip. Silk k...

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1910s American Day Dresses

1930s Mocha Brown Velvet Dress with Capelet
1930s Mocha Brown Velvet Dress with Capelet

1930s Mocha Brown Velvet Dress with Capelet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1930s mocha brown velvet sleeveless V neck cocktail dress with 3/4 sleeve capelet/ Jacket with faux fur trim. Perfect for wedding or cocktail party. Belt Fit US size 8

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1930s American Evening Dresses

Victorian Embroidered Batiste Lace Gown Hattie 1900s
Victorian Embroidered Batiste Lace Gown Hattie 1900s

Victorian Embroidered Batiste Lace Gown Hattie 1900s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian embroidered cotton batiste lace gown embroidered with the name Hattie from the early 1900s. This beautiful gown was never worn, it still has the pencil order number written...

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Early 1900s American Maxi Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk strapless trained gown,  fw 2008
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Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk strapless trained gown, fw 2008

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior black silk faille strapless evening gown ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Built-in boned corset with underwired bra ▪ Oversized draped bow ▪ Narrow floor-length skirt ...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Art Deco Silk Crepe Lace Trimmed Dressing Robe
Art Deco Silk Crepe Lace Trimmed Dressing Robe

Art Deco Silk Crepe Lace Trimmed Dressing Robe

Located in New York, NY

Attractive Pale Shell Pink Deco Silk Crepe Lace Trimmed Robe from the 1920's. Kimono cut with no closures, wide sleeves all edged with 2 layers of Deco cotton lace over peach with pu...

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1920s American Robes

1920s Vintage Dress - Floral Lace - Side Split + V-Neck Detail
1920s Vintage Dress - Floral Lace - Side Split + V-Neck Detail

1920s Vintage Dress - Floral Lace - Side Split + V-Neck Detail

Located in KENT, GB

Product details: 1920s Vintage Tea Dress - Black Floral Lace - V-Neck Detail Front + Back - Side Split Detail - 3/4 Length Sleeves + Black Silk Hem Piping Label: Unknown Fabric Cont...

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1920s American Evening Dresses

Azzedine Alaia black viscose and chenille figure hugging dress, fw 1989
Azzedine Alaia black viscose and chenille figure hugging dress, fw 1989

Azzedine Alaia black viscose and chenille figure hugging dress, fw 1989

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

Azzedine Alaia black viscose above-the-knee figure hugging dress with chenille net panels, turtle neck and zip fastening. Fall-Winter 1989

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Silk Flapper Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary silk flapper dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Gray and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a silk flapper 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 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Holly Harp, Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana each produced a popular version that is worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Silk Flapper Dress?

On average, a silk flapper dress on 1stDibs sells for $1,133, while they’re typically $280 on the low end and $71,174 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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