Gorgeous 1920's Peach and Black Evening Dress

 From the seller:

ENGLISH ROSE LINENS

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Antique 1920's Art Deco Flapper Dress, Black Silk with Ecru French Lace, applied Roses with pearls and tiny claw set rhinestones, embroidered silk ribbon leaves on the black silk. The skirt is lined with black silk with a silk chiffon flounce at the bottom. Bodice has a round neckline wirh lace and ribbon roses. Side opening with black snaps. Drop waist with a full skirt. Please see all photos for details. Collector, display or study.

Measurements

Bust: 34"

Hips: 34"

Length from shoulder:

Condition is good, the silk has damages and is quite delicate, ( small splits & several pin holes), lace has some damages, selling in as found condition. Please see all photos for condition details.

From Me:

I admit, I did bid on this one when it came up.  However, it went way above my max, and with good reason!   This is stunning!  It's in amazing condition for being a century old.  Can you imagine how the rhinestones on this must have sparkled?

1927 Pattern

The v neck, covered in lace, and the fall of the skirt, make me think this is later rather than earlier.  However, it is difficult to tell with the robe de style type gowns.  Either way, this is very much 1920's.  

1920's Lace Dress by Julia Hoyt Modes

From the seller:

Absolutely breathtaking later 1920s elaborately styled and expertly crafted dress by Julia Hoyt Modes.

The most beautiful shimmering champagne silk lace featuring details including an outstanding faux pearl and rhinestone art deco brooch.

Long sleeves with tiny self fabric chiffon button cuffs and cut out chiffon detailing. Draped silk bust and side hip decoration.

The dress has a separate sleeveless beige silk slip with peachy gathered asymmetric hem panel and low scooped neckline.
Both pieces have no closures, it is a pull-on and wiggle-in piece.
This dress is truely magnificent and deserves to be seen and swooned over - still very wearable.
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The namesake of this 1920s line, Julia Lydig Hoyt, was an actress in the 1920s and mentioned briefly in The New Yorker several times in 1925 and 1926. Here's a quote:

"MESSRS. LEFKOWITZ & PITOFSKY, "Creators of Better Coats and Suits," have recently been boasting, by circular letter to New York's publications, that they have signed a ten years' contract with Mrs. Julia Lydig Hoyt to design for them. It is with relief that I read "Mrs. Hoyt . . . will work with us such hours as do not conflict with her theatrical work." At present those hours are twenty-four to a day, but Mrs. Hoyt has said that she will take up her career again in the Fall. MRS. HOYT has very nearly arrived. She has come to the point where face creams bid for her endorsement (and she has endorsed them). Editors have asked her to write notes on social etiquette (and she has written them). The motion picture industry and the stage have known her and now she is a designer "at the highest salary ever paid to an American." Mrs. Hoyt's career is not particularly an original one; she has merely done better in it. Slim, dark beauty has an added asset. In essence, it is a capitalization of the modern American passion for aristocracy.
Such a career is yearly offering more and more inducement to the eligible young ladies of our overflowing social register. It gratifies suppressed desires for public attention and, incidentally, it pays. Moreover, the exploitation of a "society name" requires much less scheming than a girl's enemies will admit."
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Label: Julia Hoyt Modes
Fits like size: Small

Measurements:

Slip dress:
Bust: 35"
Waist: 36"
Hips: 42"
Length: 52"

Over dress:
Bust: 37"
Waist: 36"
Hips: 38"
Length: 43"
Sleeve length: 26"

Condition: Very Good. There are a number of large splotches of staining that are fairly light on inner slip dress - barely noticeable with lace dress overtop.
Sold as is - reflected in price

From Me:

I found the following at the Vintage Fashion Guild page. Apparently, the lady that sold the dress found it at a thrift store and wanted to know more about it.

October 1925

Found by
lkranieri

So, clearly, this is from some time after 1925. I think it's more the 1927/1928 time frame based on the sleeve style. I really love the look of this dress; it's timeless.

Lovely 1920's Purple Dress

From the seller:

One of several dresses that came from a estate of 1894 historical carriage house that was family owned for over a 100 years & generations as were the clothes.
This dress is a Purple Chiffon with a drop waist shirred on each side with a handkerchief bottom. Large Purple velvet flower on one shoulder & one at the drop waist.
There was a nude chiffon on the front & base of the chest with embroidered appliqued flowers. The flowers are intact but there is barley any nude chiffon & is attached to a satin slip.
There are a few small holes as shown with a tear on the seam of one shoulder. Back is longer with tears at the bottom.
With some spots/stains & storage odor Being sold as is to repair use for parts or study.
Measurements are approx lying flat
shoulders 17"
armpit to armpit 19
arm length 22"
hips 19"
total length front 42" back 48"

From Me:

I want to wear something like this for Christmas. It's so lovely! I particularly like the flower detail.

Red 1920's Dress with bugle beads and gold lace inserts

From the seller:

This pretty 1920's dress is made from a heavy silk crepe in a dark rose shade. It's beaded with clear seed and bugle beads, there's metallic gold lace godets around the skirt. It snaps on the shoulder and down one side. It has a 1/2 dime size frayed hole in the skirt, some tarnish on the lace, missing or loose beads, scattered light spots on the bodice, some snaps missing or need to be secured. Fabric is sturdy and could be worn. It measures 37 inches around the bust, waist is 35, hips 43 and is 42 inches long.

From Me:

As some of you may be following, I'm in Italy now! I'm currently typing this with a cat on my lap and a pup at my feet. :-)

This is a rather interesting mix of materials. I'm all over the crepe with the bugle beads but I'm not sure about the gold lace inserts. I think it makes it look a bit off. Still, a neat part of fashion history!

Drop Dead Gorgeous 1920's Pastle Party Dress

From the seller:

Vintage early 1920's silk party dress. Please note: dress is in POOR condition and sold as is for pattern/display or fashion study. Vintage clothing is used clothing and sold as-is. Very fragile but can be used for a display. Pale soft green silk dress with tiered skirt ending with a petal look. Slight dip to skirt from waist to hemline along one side. Piped waistline. Darker silk underskirt with pale green petal tier. Lot's of splitting to the main silk fabric as shown in photos. This was once a beauty in its day! Silk sash belt wraps around waist. Snaps missing from belt. It is pinned in place. Large bow drape. Hand created pink petal ribbon flowers adorn front diagonal bodice. These flowers are deteriorating. Armcyces in bad condition. Side snap closure. I am not going to do measurements on this garment due to its condition. NOT WEARABLE! Underneath has panniers that hold the skirt out. I have soft tissue paper underneath to show the true look of the garment. Lot's of splitting in the silk fabric bodice in good condition with a few small splits. Skirt shows more wear. Silk was chemically dipped and the solutions used deteriorated these fabrics. SOLD AS-IS! NO RETURNS. NO INTERNATIONAL SALES. Due to non paying bidders, please, bid only if you intend to honor the transaction. Thank you.

From Me:

Ladies and Gentlemen, I believe I have found my new favorite antique dress. This is just perfection! A petal hem on a mint green 1920's party gown with pink flowers on the front and a cross over bodice? Yes, please!!!

1920's Robe de Style

From the MET:

The robe de style, which is often associated with Lanvin, is characterized by its dropped waist and wide skirts designed to resemble court dresses of the 18th century. The style safely hid the figure, which made it comfortable for clients of any age and shape. This particular robe de style's uncomplicated bold decoration and sculptural silhouette is unmistakably iconic of the 1920s haute couture style of Lanvin.