#2246 $1,950 Sold
Cutwork lace flapper dress, 1920s
I never tire of the sensual mystery of black lace, associated with romance and mystery, to add to the subtle yet unmistakable sexual tension of this stylish dress. Such a beautiful high end cutwork dress might have been found in the wardrobes of the fashion elite of the 1920s.
The "lace" in this case is actually hand-embroidered cutwork of black silk chiffon connected with handmade needle lace fill. The cutwork design (2nd picture from the bottom) has the exacting precision of a master artist. This important period textile is wearable art.
The dress was probably worn over a black slip in the 1920s. You can use a black slip or change to a pastel shade to emphasize the design of the lace.
The graceful cut is long and straight to the hipline with a flared skirt below. This has to be one of the sexiest flapper dress I have ever seen. The see-through cutwork torso and the pointed hem caressing the legs are guaranteed to get the attention of every red-blooded male in the room.
The condition is excellent.
It measures: 38" bust, waist and hip, and 45" from the shoulder to the hem.
