1930S Cream Bias Cut Silk Negligee With Blusk Pink Trim Detailing
Located in New York, NY
Made in France 1930S Cream Bias Cut Silk Negligee With Blusk Pink Trim Detailing
1930S Cream Bias Cut Silk Negligee With Blusk Pink Trim Detailing
Located in New York, NY
Made in France 1930S Cream Bias Cut Silk Negligee With Blusk Pink Trim Detailing
1940S YOLANDA Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Negligee With Couture Finishing & Floral
Located in New York, NY
Tagged size 42, has stretch 1940S YOLANDA Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Negligee With Couture Finishing & Floral Embroidery
Prada /19971998 Black Sheer Silk Chiffon Negligée Slip Dress, Size IT 2
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptionally rare Prada sheer silk negligée dating to 1997/1998. Executed in black silk chiffon with a touch of elastane for fluid drape, the piece embodies the lingerie-inspired...
Leonard's Undress Black and Pink Silk Sheer Negligee
By Leonard
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Leonard - Black and pink silk sheer negligee. Size 42IT. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions:Chest : 45 cm - Length : 80 cm Seller Reference: FH79
1930S Cream Silk Feather Weight Robe & Negligee Ensemble
Located in New York, NY
Good condition with a couple of small seam rips. 1930S Cream Silk Feather Weight Robe & Negligee Ensemble
1930S Pink Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Negligee With Purple Flowers
Located in New York, NY
1930S Pink Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Negligee With Purple Flowers
1930S Cream Bias Cut Silk Jacquard Negligee With Couture Grade Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
1930S Cream Bias Cut Silk Jacquard Negligee With Couture Grade Embroidery
Marjolaine, silk night gown in white
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Marjolaine, silk night gown in white. The item is in very good condition.
Peach Silk Chiffon Lingerie Ensemble
Located in Sharon, CT
Silk embroidered flowers throughout. Interlaced ribbons on hems and cuffs.
Vintage Silk Jacket with Lace detail
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage silk loose fitting jacket /top. The vintage jacket is in an ivory silk, with lace detail. It has elbow length sleaves, and is unlined. It doesn't have a fastening ,...
1930s Blush Pink Silk and Lace Tap Pants
Located in London, GB
These original 1930s peach lace-edged tap pants are a superb example of art deco period lingerie and in really good vintage condition; we noticed just a couple of very faint marks to...
1940S Peach Floral Silk Jacquard Hand Embroidered Slip DressNegligee Bias Cut
Located in New York, NY
1940S Peach Floral Silk Jacquard Hand Embroidered Slip Dress Negligee Bias Cut With Belt XL
$975
Size: Equivalent size 38 France
A Japanese inspiration printed silk evening pyjamas - France Circa 1930
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930 France Beautiful evening pyjamas, two pieces trousers and bodice in printed silk pongee dating from the 1930s. Beautiful print with Japanese floral decoration in soft co...
$893
Size: Equivalent French Size 36/38
A Léonard Japanese-inspired Interior Robe in Printed Silk Satin Circa 2006
By Leonard
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 2006 France Elegant interior robe in printed silk satin from the house deisgner Léonard. As new, never worn, with its original label dating from 2006. Beautiful 100% salmon pi...
1930 Pale Pink Silk Chiffon Peignoir with Ecru Lace Decolletage
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful, romantic 1930s pale pink silk chiffon peignoir: a very full sweep of chiffon adds drama, while the silk lace ruffle embellished decollétage, mother of pearl buttons and...
1930S Peach Bias Cut Silk Crepe De Chine Slip Dress With Sleeves & Belt
Located in New York, NY
1930S Peach Bias Cut Silk Crepe De Chine Slip Dress With Sleeves & Belt
1940S Peach Silk Crepe De Chine Long Sleeve Dress With Hand Smocked Detailing
Located in New York, NY
1940S Peach Silk Crepe De Chine Long Sleeve Dress With Hand Smocked Detailing XL
1940S Baby Pink Silk Hand Embroidered Negligee Slip Dress With Adjustable Waist
Located in New York, NY
1940S Baby Pink Silk Hand Embroidered Negligee Slip Dress With Adjustable Waist Ties
Vintage 1940's Rayon & Lace Ivory Silk Gown Negligee US 2-4 UK 6-8
Located in Nashville, TN
This elegant 1940's gown, rendered in the softest shade of ivory silk rayon, set off by ivory floral lace, is just the piece to welcome to your lingerie collection. The elegant swe...
Miu Miu Spring 2016 Black Organza Sequin Leather Collar Coat New Tags
By Miu Miu
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The 2016 Spring collection offered insight into Prada’s eclectic approach to fashion with an array of looks that ranged from black and white silk prints to sheer negligees and tutus ...
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Loretta Caponi Silk Negligee
Located in New York, NY
A fine silk negligee with lace and smocked details.
Vintage Champagne Colored, Floor Length Silk Negligee with Lace
Located in Oradell, NJ
The skirt has two tiny pearlized buttons for closure. The negligee has a label which reads, Iris, silk, and size 32, which I believe would be equivalent to a size XS.
1930's Hand-Made Champagne Silk Negligee with Halter Neckline
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a gorgeous, 1930's vintage, hand-made, buttery soft silk champagne-colored negligee with a halter neckline.
1930s Black Negligee w/ Matching Tap Pants - Bow-licious
Located in Bozeman, MT
Slinky silk negligee with the most saucy placement of a pink satin bow.
Delicate Baby Pink Chanel Silk Mini Dress
By Chanel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A delicate 1990s Chanel light pink negligee with a sheer overdress, a ruffle hemline and a ruched trim across the bust. In the center front, the dress has a detachable white & pi...
Sabbia Rosa Black Silk Chiffon Nightgown with Open Sides
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and fine Sabbia Rosa black silk chiffon negligee with open sides that close by ribbon.
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1940s Lemon Yellow Silk and Chiffon Peignor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
So rare and beautiful. Perfectly lovely peignoir consisting of lemon yellow silk satin nightgown inset with nude lace at bodice. Fagotted seams at bust line. With matching sheer chif...
Pop Art Print Sheer Silk Dress - FLORA KUNG
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Easy cool silk ribbon-sheer dress in Flora's modern pop art print Dress only. Sash is a part of the black furisode kimono which is listed separately. Size reads S but it's a S/M. Ap...
1930s Bias Cut Silk Negligee with Sheer Chiffon & Hand Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
1930s Bias Cut Silk Negligee with Sheer Chiffon & Hand Embroidery
1930-1950's Style Silk Negligee Slip Dress Night Gown With Lace
Located in New York, NY
1930-1950's Style Silk Negligee Slip Dress Night Gown With Lace
Antique Bias Cut Silk Negligee
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1930s/40s this negligee is a rare silk one, not rayon like many from the era.
1920s Silk Negligee Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920s Silk Negligee Slip Dress with embroidery and lace.
1930s Couture Silk Negligee Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
Also there are a few small spots on the silk which is kind of to be expected of these antique negligees and the masterful and unique hand work we believe quite makes up for it.
Valentino Peach Micro Pleat Silk Negligee Gown, 1980s
By Valentino, Valentino Intimo
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1980's Valentino negligee is an ethereal confection of pale peach micro pleated silk with an intricate lace bodice and satin ribbon details.
French Handmade Single Shoulder Alencon Lace and Silk Negligee, 1920s
Located in New Hope, PA
Pretty enough for an evening on the town this one shoulder negligee is a rare piece. I have never seen one like it from this period. A diagonal band of lace angles down from the righ...
1930s Couture Handsewn Silk Negligee With Beautiful Tiny Hand Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
1930s Couture Handsewn Silk Negligee With Beautiful Tiny Hand Embroidery
1930s Bias Cut Silk Satin Negligee
Located in New York, NY
1930s Silk Satin Negligee
1930s Couture Silk Chiffon and Lace Negligee
Located in New York, NY
1930s Couture Silk Chiffon and Lace Negligee of Exquisite Entirely Hand Finished Quality.
1940S Ice Blue Silk Chiffon Jersey Negligee Rare
Located in New York, NY
1940S Ice Blue Silk Chiffon Jersey Negligee Rare
Couture Sheer Silk Chiffon 1930s Negligee With Lace
Located in New York, NY
Couture Sheer Silk Chiffon 1930s Negligee With Lace
Very Fine Couture Quality 1930s Silk Bias Negligee
Located in New York, NY
Very Fine Couture Quality 1930s Silk Bias Negligee
1940S Blush Pink Silk Bias Cut Jacquard Floral Negligee
Located in New York, NY
Couture Construction Hand Embroidered 1940S Blush Pink Silk Bias Cut Jacquard Floral Negligee
1930s French Couture Bias Cut Silk and Lace Negligee
Located in New York, NY
The construction of this piece is other worldly. The elegant bodice of this gown has been entirely ruched by hand and stitched up with lace. The silk is stitched with the tiniest of ...
1990S DOLCE & GABBANA Leopard Print Silk Blend Charmeuse Baby Doll Negligee
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
1990S DOLCE & GABBANA Leopard Print Silk Blend Charmeuse Baby Doll Negligee
1990S DOLCE & GABBANA Leopard Print Silk Blend Charmeuse Baby Doll Negligee
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
1990S DOLCE & GABBANA Leopard Print Silk Blend Charmeuse Baby Doll Negligee
1930S Mint Green Bias Cut Silk Couture Hand Embroidered Slip Dress Negligée
Located in New York, NY
1930S Mint Green Bias Cut Silk Couture Hand Embroidered Slip Dress Negligée
1940S Peach Bias Cut Silk Floral Negligee With Low Ruffle Back & Waist Ties
Located in New York, NY
1940S Peach Bias Cut Silk Floral Negligee With Low Ruffle Back & Waist Ties
1930S Blush Pink Haute Couture Silk Charmeuse Bias Cut Negligee With Handmade L
Located in New York, NY
1930S Blush Pink Haute Couture Silk Charmeuse Bias Cut Negligee With Handmade Lace Neckline
1970s Negligee in Dusty Rose Silk Chiffon with Lace Straps and Ribbon Tie
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s silk chiffon negligee in 2 layers of dusty rose silk chiffon with a blouson waist.
Sold
Size: 38/40 (Fr) M/L
Ivory silk and lace negligée with extra long sleeves Lippé Soeurs Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory silk and lace negligée with extra long sleeves.
Very Fine Backless Negligee in Sheer Silk and Lace from the 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely detailed in addition to the design, this piece is entirely worked by hand. Appliques of satin and lace adorn this piece, all worked by hand in the most minute of stitches...
1930S Bias Cut Silk Crepe De Chine & Lace Short Negligée Slip Dress Entirely Se
Located in New York, NY
1930S Bias Cut Silk Crepe De Chine & Lace Short Negligée Slip Dress Entirely Sewn By Hand
1970S Ivory Embroidered & Pleated Silk Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Ivory Embroidered & Pleated Silk Slip Dress
Beautiful Edwardian Silk Dress With Hand Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Edwardian Silk Dress With Hand Embroidery
1920s Fine Silk Jersey Robe Kaftan With Fringe
Located in New York, NY
Made from featherweight fine silk jersey with silk fringe and self-fabric flowers rosettes. In jaw-dropping extra fine condition.
Sold
Size: Equivalent size 38/40 France
A Japanese inspiration printed silk evening pyjamas - France Circa 1930
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930 France Beautiful evening pyjamas, two pieces trousers and bodice in printed silk pongee dating from the 1930s. Beautiful print with Japanese floral decoration in soft co...
Pale pink crêpe veil with lace and silk ribbons Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink crêpe veil with lace and silk ribbons Circa 1930 Size 44/ L
Sold
Size: Equivalent French Size 36/38
A Léonard Japanese-inspired Interior Robe in Printed Silk Satin Circa 2006
By Leonard
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 2006 France Elegant interior robe in printed silk satin from the house deisgner Léonard. As new, never worn, with its original label dating from 2006. Beautiful 100% salmon pi...
LA PERLA Size 4 Beige & Black Silk Chiffon Collared Robe & Maxi Slip Dress Set
By La Perla
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning LE PERLA set includes a robe in a weightless, ultra sheer peachy beige silk chiffon and features a round collar lapel with applique stripes, tied waist closure, and gat...
Boué Soeurs Paris New York Haute Couture circa 1925
Located in Toulon, FR
Borders of Calais lace and pale mandarine silk velvet . The negligee is composed of a top bodice sleeveless pleated shoulders and a long jacket with sleeve, modesty with pleated rose...
Edwardian Silk and Lace Negligee Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Silk and Lace Negligee Dress
1930S Bias Cut Silk + Lace Negligee Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1930S Bias Cut Silk + Lace Negligee Slip Dress
1920S Blush Pink Silk & Lace Slip Dress Negligee
Located in New York, NY
1920S Blush Pink Silk & Lace Slip Dress Negligee
Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse & Lace Negligee With Side Ties
Located in New York, NY
Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse & Lace Negligee With Side Ties
1920S Blush Pink Silk & Lace Negligee With Floral Embroidery Pin Tucks
Located in New York, NY
1920S Blush Pink Silk & Lace Negligee With Floral Embroidery Pin Tucks
1930S Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk & Hand Embroidered Lace Couture Grade Negligee
Located in New York, NY
1930S Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk & Hand Embroidered Lace Couture Grade Negligee
LA PERLA black silk cotton blend lace velvet negligee camisole top IT40 S
By La Perla
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LA PERLA black silk cotton blend lace velvet negligee camisole top IT40 S Reference: TGAS/E00371 Brand: La Perla Material: Silk, Cotton, Blend Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Sl...
30s 40s Tulle Négligée Coat w/ Waist Tie and Balloon Sleeve
Located in Gresham, OR
A black silk tulle négligée coat with tie at waist band and collar closure and balloon sleeve.
1930S Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Slip DressNegligee With Sheer Embroid
Located in New York, NY
1930S Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Slip Dress Negligee With Sheer Embroidered Chiffon Button Up Bodice And Cap Sleeves
1930s Luscious Silk Negligee
Located in New York, NY
1930s Luscious Silk Negligee
1940S Cream Silk Crepe Back Satin Negligee
Located in New York, NY
1940S Cream Silk Crepe Back Satin Negligee
1940S Peach & Cream Silk Lace With Braided Straps Negligee
Located in New York, NY
Minor Subtle Spots 1940S Peach & Cream Silk Lace With Braided Straps Negligee
1940S Blue Silk Chiffon & Cream Lace Negligee With Pink Ribbon
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue Silk Chiffon & Cream Lace Negligee With Pink Ribbon
Exceptional 1930s Vintage Embroidered Pink Silk Lingerie (Slip Dress/ Negligee)
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful vintage 1930s silk slip dress or negligee with hand-embroidered lace flowers.
1930S Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Jacquard Couture Hand_Embroidered Negligee Slip
Located in New York, NY
1930S Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Jacquard Couture Hand_Embroidered Negligee Slip Dress
1930S Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Negligee Beautifully Trimmed With Lace
Located in New York, NY
In exceptional wearable condition however there are a few subtle spots. The silk is luscious and of the finest quality, a rare and covetable piece with a dramatic full skirt. 1930S B...
1930s Bias Floral Print Silk Charmeuse Slip Or Negligee On Pale Blue Ground
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1930s slip or negligee of bias-cut silk charmeuse in a classic silhouette: pale blue column wrapped with a multicolor floral descending spiral print.
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Beaded Embroidered Bridal Gown Wedding Dress
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier 1990's Vintage Light celery green grey muted neutral color 100% silk Delicate floral pattern wit...
D&G Vintage Spring/Summer 2006 Powder Pink Corset Top IT 40
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Berlin, DE
An iconic piece from Dolce & Gabbana’s ultra-feminine Spring/Summer 2006 runway collection — this structured corset top exemplifies the label’s early 2000s romantic sensuality wi...
S/S 1989 ALAIA mini dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 1989 ALAIA mini dress has stretch rayon, polyamide and elastane fabric sz S 25" bust, 18" waist, 27" hips 28" length
Luca Luca 1990s Terra Cotta Tan Sz 8 / 10 Virgin Wool Italian Vintage 90s Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic never worn 1990s LUCA LUCA terra-cotta virgin wool sleeveless sheath dress! The perfect alternative to the little black dress, this gem offers so much versatility. F...
Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and the drop waistline ending ...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Rene Ruiz Couture Black and Nude Strapless Silk Net Overlay Bustier Corset Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and sexy new RENE RUIZ black and nude strapless silk ruched bustier / corset! Features a nude silk backdrop, with a black net ruched overlay. Hidden zipper up the side with ...
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
$295Sale Price|59% Off
Size: Marked 7.5, Fits Size 7
New Edmundo Castillo Black & White Leather Slingback Heels Sz 7
By Edmundo Castillo
Located in Conroe, TX
Edmundo Castillo Brand New * Size: 7.5 Fits size 7 These Run a Half Size Small * Black & White Leather * Contrast Stitching Button Accent * Slingback Heel Pointed Toe * 3" Hee...
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress Fringed dress with alligator/snake print from the iconic 2011S/S collection. The low-cut dress has an asymmetric style and is cra...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana mini slip dress is crafted from brown silk satin with delicate white lace trim. The lingerie-inspired design features adjustable straps, a soft bustlin...
1930s Peach Silk Slip Nightdress
Located in London, GB
Early 1930s peach embroidered floral slip in incredible antique condition. This piece is made from a man made silk blend in a really beautiful soft peach colour. There are some pleas...
$712Sale Price|46% Off
Size: Large runs small
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Bikini with Gold “G” Hardware, S/S 2001
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Kingston, NY
An ultra-rare and iconic piece from Tom Ford’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection for Gucci, this black bikini features a minimalist halter-style top and low-rise bottom, elevated by a bo...
Rare Kreinick 1960s Vintage Red + Yellow Polka Dot Mod Dress + Jacket Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
Very rare Kreinick label! American couture at its finest. Heavy weight jacquard fabric appears to be made of silk and wool. This listing is for a two piece ensemble. The dress is sle...
2000's Mint Manolo Blahnik Gold Leather High Heels
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unused gold leather Manolo Blahnik court pumps in size 6.5 US. Slight curve to the heel, in mint condition.
As the most intimate layer of clothing, lingerie has evolved over time from an object of modesty to one of sensuality. Some vintage and designer lingerie includes garments and accessories that are hard, such as corsets and structured bras, while other items are soft to the touch, including nightgowns and slips.
In the 18th century, European women commonly wore whalebone corsets to create the look of an hourglass figure. Corsets were a standard part of women’s fashion into the 19th century. In 1914, Caresse Crosby filed a patent for the first modern bra, made by sewing two handkerchiefs together with ribbon ties. By the 1920s, the corset fell out of fashion in North America and Europe, and loose silhouettes and silky slips became mainstream.
As fashion returned to feminine forms in the 1930s, so did lingerie, with girdles and minimal bras. During World War II, bras were adapted to the rationing of materials like nylon and metal. In the postwar era, women had more lingerie choices than ever before, with inventions including the strapless bra.
In the 1950s, lingerie became more glamorous, matching the trends led by legendary French couturier Christian Dior and his “New Look,” a collection that introduced a new feminine silhouette of extravagant elegance upon its postwar debut. Just as the evolution of women’s swimwear over time reflected changing aesthetic taste as well as social upheaval, shifts in the design of lingerie owed to changing perspectives toward sex and style trends. Mid-century pinup models like Bettie Page transformed the undergarments market forever with a new desire for sexy lingerie. It would lead to the founding of Victoria’s Secret by Roy and Gaye Raymond in 1977.
In the late 1980s, performers like Madonna and Selena wore bustiers as outerwear, a trend that continued through the 1990s and early 2000s. With the broadcasting of the Victoria's Secret fashion show beginning in 1995, everyday style also changed. Lingerie was no longer expected to be hidden away.
On 1stDibs, find a range of alluring vintage and designer lingerie, including black bodysuits, black bralettes, corsets and more by designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Azzedine Alaïa and Versace.
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