#7005 $1,400
Beaded chiffon evening dress, early 1920s
The superb dress is ideal as wearable vintage fashion. The dress has been altered from the original design by the addition of a back zipper and darts, which make the long sheath more shapely. You will not find a more eye catching dress to wear, although it is perhaps not suitable for a museum.
If you are a regular visitor to Vintage Textile, you know of my love for antique textiles. Antique beading has a subtle textural quality not found in the best modern copy. The padded, raised flowers in the beaded design (2nd picture from bottom) are exceptional. You will not be scratched by sharp, jagged edges on antique black glass beads.
The dress is fashioned from black silk chiffon. It is sheer and will need a slip. The skirt is open to above one knee in front and closes in back with an invisible zipper. This beauty is reminiscent of my "Hope dress" because of an incident in 1920 in the life of Mrs. Hope...
Here is the epitome of high-style sophistication. The elegant, understated design and fine construction whisper “wealth and style” with hints of an alluring sexuality.
The condition is excellent and wearable.
It measures: 36" bust, 30" waist, 40" hip, and 58" from shoulder to hem.
