1920s

This deco dream dress is perfect for garden parties or strolls around the lake with the one you adore!

Fashioned in a sheer blush pink silk chiffon with a wonderful abstract floral print, this beautiful dress features an attached flutter sleeve capelet with hard, geometric zigzag cutouts backed in matching pink fishnet -- an interesting juxtaposition with the delicate, feminine overall nature of the dress. 

Capelet is adorned with two fabric roses at the neck and ties around the waist forming a sort of over-blouse. 

Skirt of the dress has three of its original four box pleats. The back of the skirt also has two petite box pleats, which add a nice fan detailing to the draping. 

Dress has no closures and must be pulled overhead to wear. Please take that into account when sizing.

Garment Measurements

Bust: 38" Max
Waist: 32"
Hips: 44"
Total Length: 48"

Label: None

Condition: Good
This beautiful dress is structurally sound and wearable as is. However, it does have some cosmetic issues. The original pink slip has been hastily cut out of the dress, so you will need a slip to wear it. As mentioned above, one of the inverted box pleats on the front of the skirt has come undone leaving a hole and gap at the skirt waist (See photo). There is significant yellowing under the arms of the dress (which is hidden under the capelet) and also on the capelet as well near the arms and on the back. There is a small rust colored stain on the back of the skirt (See photo) and two tiny holes in the fishnet on the back of the capelet near the nape of the neck. None of these flaws overly detract from the beauty of this piece. Priced accordingly.

This whimsical dress is perfect for carefree summer days spent outside with friends. 

Fashioned in cool, crisp white cotton, this timeless dress features intricate Saba and Spanish drawnwork lace designs as well as a sailor style "mudflap" back collar. 

Saba lace, also known as Spanish Work, is a handcrafted art of needlework designs that began on the Caribbean island of Saba at the end of the 19th century. and grew into one of the leading industries on the island at the turn of the 20th century. 

Dress is semi-sheer and the lace is cut out, so a slip will be needed to wear this piece. Slip is not included. 

Dress fastens up the side with metal snaps and with a hook and eye closure at the nape of the neck. Half of the sailor collar also unsnaps to help with getting the garment on and off. 

Measurements

Bust: 46" 
Waist: 40"
Hips: 58"
Total Length: 49"

** All measurements are taken on a flat garment and doubled **

Label: None

Condition: Good
Considering its age, this piece is in remarkable condition. It does have a couple of small minor stains (see photos), the most noticeable is on the back collar. There are a couple of breaks in some of the lacework, but no major holes. It is missing one of the hanging ball details on the back collar. Flaws do not detract. Still a sturdy, wearable, collectable piece. Priced accordingly. 

This sweet little number is guaranteed to make you the belle of any Deco era ball! 

Fashioned in a blush-almost-bubblegum pink silk crepe, this beautiful evening gown features a ruffled boatneck accented with black velvet bows, ruffled waistline also accented with velvet bows and a ruffled skirt hem.

The rolled hem at the bottom of the skirt and on the shoulder ruffle has been carefully and evenly hand tacked giving the edge a scalloped appearance. 

Dress has no closures and must be pulled over the head to wear. Wearer must be smaller than the garment measurements below to wear. 

Measurements

Bust: 44"
Waist: 36"
Hips: 60"
Total Length: 53"

** All measurements are taken on a flat garment and doubled **

Label: No label but it does have a marking in the fabric selvedge (See photo)

Condition: Very Good
Overall the dress is in wonderful, sturdy, wearable shape. It does have a few cosmetic flaws including a small 1/2 inch stain near the waist on the front and 3 pinpoint black stains near the bottom back of the skirt (See last photo). The skirt ruffle in the front looks like it may have been splashed by a puddle. It has faint dark watermarks around the bottom. All of these flaws would require close-up inspection to be noticed. None of these flaws detract. Priced accordingly. 

This dreamy little number was designed for the carefree flapper who prefers to spend her days lounging about her boudoir! 

Fashioned in a lightweight, slinky turquoise silk, this wonderful piece features wide matching silk straps and beautiful, sheer ecru lace panels on the bust and at the waist (for an added sexy peekaboo moment). 

Nightgown pulls over the head and has no closures, which means the wearer should be smaller than the measurements provided. 

Measurements

Bust: 37"
Waist: 37"
Hips: Full
Strap Length: 17" (Non-adjustable)
Total Length: 54"

** All measurements are taken on a flat garment and doubled **

Label: None

Condition: Very Good
Nightgown shows normal signs of light wear. It has a small dark stain under one arm and a faint stain on the back near the bottom. Also has one tiny pin hole in the lower front skirt. It does have some minor fume fading. It is most noticeable near the seam on one side (pictured) but does continue on to the back, but it is fainter. Still lovely and wearable as is. Priced accordingly. 

The devil is in the details with this red hot little number! If you are looking for a show stopping number for your next 1920s Art Deco event, then look no further! 

Fashioned in a soft fiery red velvet, this fun dress is ruched on the sides and around the drop waist to create a billowy bodice. (Remember: Out with the fitted dress and in with the formless sack dress!) It is a sleeveless pullover design with no additional openings or fasteners. 

The real beauty of this piece is in the intricately folded lame-tipped ombre ribbon work that accents the skirt of this dress. Each trim has been hand folded using a French technique and tacked. It is truly unique and gives the dress a wonderful 3-D element! 

Dress has an attached silk slip. 

Measurements

Bust: 36"
Waist: 36"
Hips: 34"
Total Length: 42.5"

**Wearer should be smaller than given measurements as this piece must go over the head and has no additional openings.**

** All measurements are taken on a flat garment and doubled **

Label: None

Condition: Very Good

There are a few tiny wear spots in the velvet and a very faint dark spot that appeared in the back of the skirt after steaming. The lining is discolored and is starting to shred. Could easily be patched as no one will see it. The underarms and the ribbon work on this piece is spectacular. No major flaws to note. Priced accordingly. 

Look like you just stepped out of the pages of La Vie Parisienne in this spectacular 1920s metallic sheath dress! While there is no maker's label in this garment, its exquisite design, construction and use of lavish fabrics definitely show signs of a couture piece.

Constructed in a metallic silk lamé in a jaw-dropping shade of slate blue with gold swirls. The lamé is in excellent condition with no tears or holes. The straps are made of a nude illusion mesh and adorned with hundreds of set rhinestones. All rhinestones are original and present.

The side of the gown is fashioned with a sash of luxurious silk velvet and accented with a large black silk velvet and silver bullion wired flower. Black velvet leaves, bullion-wrapped berries and a long twisting wire-wrapped vine cascade down the side of the gown. The center of the flower is adorned with beautiful crystal rhinestones.

The gown is lined in a darling light pink silk and has a built in interior girdle belt to help keep the dress in place during wear. Over a dozen well-concealed hook-and-eye closures make the dress easy to put on and remove and help guarantee a perfect fit.

This gown is incredibly rare! It would be a wonderful piece for a collector or possibly a museum.

Measurements

Bust: 36"
Waist: 36"
Hips: 36"
Length: 56"

** All measurements are taken on a flat garment and doubled **

Label: None

Condition: Good - Very Good

There is some underarm staining and discoloration as well as 2 very small stains on the bodice. The silk velvet sash has staining and a few holes - the largest being about 1/2 inch. The sash lining also is starting to come undone at hem. Sash damage is not noticeable given the drape of the piece.