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Vintage 20s Dresses

20s Sequin and Beaded Tule Dress
20s Sequin and Beaded Tule Dress

20s Sequin and Beaded Tule Dress

Located in London, GB

- 1920s Beaded flapper dress - Black tule embellished with incredible sequin and bead work - Great Gatsby style - Size ....... - Sold by Mae Vintage London

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1920s Evening Dresses

1970s Flapper Style Black Fringe Vintage 70s Does 20s Sleeveless Disco Dress
1970s Flapper Style Black Fringe Vintage 70s Does 20s Sleeveless Disco Dress

1970s Flapper Style Black Fringe Vintage 70s Does 20s Sleeveless Disco Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Channel your innner Studio 54 in this black fully fringed flapper style disco dress ! Features allover fringe that looks fantastic with movement-- would look phenomenal on the dance ...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1920s Purple Eggplant Vintage Roaring 20s Velvet Flapper Dress w/ Lace Collar
1920s Purple Eggplant Vintage Roaring 20s Velvet Flapper Dress w/ Lace Collar

1920s Purple Eggplant Vintage Roaring 20s Velvet Flapper Dress w/ Lace Collar

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic AND rare 1920s regal dark purple / eggplant silk velvet flapper dress! Chic drop waist, with intricate folding and pleating detail. Buttons up the back, with two buttons at each...

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1920s Cocktail Dresses

1980s Does 1920s Lipstick Red Flapper Style Fully Fringed Vintage 80s 20s Dress
1980s Does 1920s Lipstick Red Flapper Style Fully Fringed Vintage 80s 20s Dress

1980s Does 1920s Lipstick Red Flapper Style Fully Fringed Vintage 80s 20s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible early 1980s does 1920s lipstick / cherry red fully fringed flapper style sleeveless dress ! Features nine tiers of fringe throughout the entire dress. Hidden zipper up the...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Joy Stevens Fully Fringed 70s Does 20s Black Jersey Vintage Flapper Dress
1970s Joy Stevens Fully Fringed 70s Does 20s Black Jersey Vintage Flapper Dress

1970s Joy Stevens Fully Fringed 70s Does 20s Black Jersey Vintage Flapper Dress

By Joy Stevens

Located in San Diego, CA

Spectacular 1970s JOY STEVENS black fully fringe sleeveless flapper dress! This statement maker features multiple tiers of fringe throughout the entire front, back and sides of the d...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Luca Luca Size 42 / 12 Gold Metallic Silk Deco Style Sequin Bib 20s Style Dress
Luca Luca Size 42 / 12 Gold Metallic Silk Deco Style Sequin Bib 20s Style Dress

Luca Luca Size 42 / 12 Gold Metallic Silk Deco Style Sequin Bib 20s Style Dress

By LUCA LUCA

Located in San Diego, CA

Brand new early 2000s vintage LUCA LUCA gold metallic 1920s style sequined bib collar shift dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn matte gold sequins on the attached bib on the front...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Vintage Gianni Versace for Genny silk & silver beads 20s style dress, c.1980s
Vintage Gianni Versace for Genny silk & silver beads 20s style dress, c.1980s

Vintage Gianni Versace for Genny silk & silver beads 20s style dress, c.1980s

By Gianni Versace for Genny

Located in London, GB

The Genny brand was launched in the ‘60s by Arnaldo Girombelli. It became quickly popular representing the main strengths of Made in Italy products, that is great quality and design ...

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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 a draped neckline. This dress has no closure and pulls on over the head. In excell...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Dresses

Vintage Bob Mackie 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby Flapper Black Dress size 4
Vintage Bob Mackie 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby Flapper Black Dress size 4

Vintage Bob Mackie 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby Flapper Black Dress size 4

By Bob Mackie

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Bob Mackie Fully Beaded Mini Black Dress Designer Size 4 Measurements: Length - 33 inches + fringe, Bust - 32/34, Waist - 28, Hips - 34. Fabric has some stretch. Fully lined...

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

1920s French Couture Pink + Gold Beaded Gatsby Roaring 20s Vintage Flapper Dress
1920s French Couture Pink + Gold Beaded Gatsby Roaring 20s Vintage Flapper Dress

1920s French Couture Pink + Gold Beaded Gatsby Roaring 20s Vintage Flapper Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Phenomenal 1920s French couture pink and gold beaded Gatsby style flapper dress ! Features the most beautiful rose colored pink, with gold lame panels at each vent. Rhinestone buckle...

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1920s French Cocktail Dresses

Size 10 Vintage Black Silk Beaded Fringe Flapper 1920s 20s Style Halter Dress
Size 10 Vintage Black Silk Beaded Fringe Flapper 1920s 20s Style Halter Dress

Size 10 Vintage Black Silk Beaded Fringe Flapper 1920s 20s Style Halter Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage black silk heavily beaded fringed 'Flapper' style 1990s does 1920s halter dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn black beaded tassels over the entire dress. Scalloped...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Rare 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier 1920s Style Semi Sheer 90s Does 20s Vintage Dress
Rare 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier 1920s Style Semi Sheer 90s Does 20s Vintage Dress

Rare 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier 1920s Style Semi Sheer 90s Does 20s Vintage Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare 1990s does 1920s JEAN PAUL GAULTIER mixed media striped spaghetti strap flapper style sheer dress! Features color block and stripe prints in purple, yellow, turquoise, black, br...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Galanos Deep Red + Chartreuse Green Burnt Out Silk Velvet 20s Style Gown
Vintage Galanos Deep Red + Chartreuse Green Burnt Out Silk Velvet 20s Style Gown

Vintage Galanos Deep Red + Chartreuse Green Burnt Out Silk Velvet 20s Style Gown

By James Galanos

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous vintage JAMES GALANOS deep red and chartreuse green burn-out silk velvet 1920s style long sleeve evening dress! Gorgeous deep red color with chartreuse cut-outs in shapes of...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

H. Liebes & Co 1920s Vintage Dress Lace Silk Floral Embroidery Original Photo
H. Liebes & Co 1920s Vintage Dress Lace Silk Floral Embroidery Original Photo

H. Liebes & Co 1920s Vintage Dress Lace Silk Floral Embroidery Original Photo

Located in Portland, OR

I fell in love with this vintage 20's dress when I acquired several items from this very prominent Portland Oregon estate for my inventory and I am including the original photo of th...

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1920s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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Located in University City, MO

1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with contiguous stationary fringe that covers the bodice and back side The midsection is dis...

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Located in Berlin, BE

Gorgeous 1970s gown in the spirit of the 1920s, cut in breathtaking pure silk and entirely hand-embellished. The construction is deceptively simple: a loose, drop-waisted silhouette ...

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1930s ivory silk crepe back satin bias cut evening wedding dress V neck open back. Original from the 1930s, worn as a wedding dress this dress is very beautiful and would be perfect ...

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Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Maghera, GB

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Located in New York, NY

Elegant Art Deco Tunic Dress of black silk chiffon with diamond and radiating patterns of iridescent purple beads throughout. Sheer dress slips over the head with sides open to hip w...

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By B. Altman & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Bally

Located in PUTNEY, NSW

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Vintage 20s Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage 20s dresses for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black vintage 20s dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Finding appealing vintage 20s dresses such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Jean Paul Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent and Moschino each produced popular versions that are 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 are Vintage 20s Dresses?

The prices for vintage 20s dresses start at $75 and top out at $6,050 with these items, on average, selling for $814.

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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.

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