1920s Sheer Black Silk Dress
Antique 1920s Black Silk Chiffon Bow Dress
Beautiful antique late 1920s dress crafted in sheer black silk chiffon, finished with a dramatic sash and lofty bow detail that begins at the front and fastens at the back. Cut straight through the bust, waist, and hips for a classic flapper-era silhouette, it features a bias-cut, paneled skirt with a softly cascading waterfall ruffle at the hem—made to move beautifully on the dance floor. The sleeveless bodice is shaped with a simple scoop neckline and slips on overhead for wear. Please note: the silk chiffon shows wear concentrated at the shoulders and neckline; handle gently and wear with care. Offered as a special study piece and priced/sold As-Is.
Measurements
- 52" from top of shoulder to longest point of hem
- 16.25" pit to pit
- 13" across waist
Details
- Condition: Good Vintage Condition / As-Is
- Label: None
- Fabric: Silk chiffon, silk bows
Our heirlooms are genuine vintage/antique articles and small signs of age & wear are to be expected. Anything major will be noted & photographed. All sales final.
This is our typical size chart. If you are a size 32 (XS) in our garments, your bust, waist, and hips should be consistent with the measurements listed below. If you are in between measurements, depending on the style, you may need to size up or size down. Each product listing will include fit notes so you can make the most informed decision for yourself. You may find, depending on varying silhouettes, that you will need to purchase different sizes for different garments. Purchase based on the measurement that is most consistent for your body (i.e.-- if your waist size fluctuates but your bust does not, purchase based on your waist measurement and get the bust taken in with your tailor).
| Size | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 31-33 | 24-25 | up to 34 |
| 34 | 33-35 | 26-27 | up to 36 |
| 36 | 35-37 | 28-29 | up to 38 |
| 38 | 37-39 | 30-31 | up to 40 |
| 40 | 39-41 | 32-33 | up to 42 |
| 42 | 41-43 | 34-35 | up to 44 |
Helpful Links
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Our garments are crafted from natural fibers that are lightweight and made to feel as if you're wearing a well-loved vintage heirloom. Our sheerness scale is from 1 to 5 with one being sheer and 5 being opaque.
❦❦❦❦❦ - 5 out of 5 - Not Sheer | We give this rating to an item if when worn in a room with natural light or outdoors the garment is not sheer when worn with skin toned undergarments. Garments with this rating may still have some sheerness when garment is worn outdoors, and sunlight passes through the garment.
❦❦❦❦❦- 4 out of 5 - Semi Sheer | We give this rating to an item if when worn in a room with natural light is not sheer when worn with skin toned undergarments. When worn outdoors in sunlight/direct light will show some sheerness.
❦❦❦❦❦- 3 out of 5 - Somewhat Sheer | We give this rating to an item if when worn in a room with natural light worn with skin toned undergarments will show a little sheerness. When worn outdoors in sunlight/direct light will be more sheer. We recommend wearing a slip under this garment.
❦❦❦❦❦- 2 out of 5 - Sheer | We give this rating to an item if when worn in a room with natural light worn with skin toned undergarments will be sheer and your undergarments may be visible. When worn outdoors in sunlight/direct light will be sheer. We recommend wearing a slip under this garment.
❦❦❦❦❦- 1 out of 5 - Very Sheer | We give this rating to an item if when worn in a room with natural light worn with skin toned undergarments will be very sheer. This garment is not recommended for wearing outdoors and most likely this garment is for indoor wear only.
Our shipping rates are automatically calculated at checkout based on weight and destination. We ship out of our studio in Portland, Oregon. We offer Free Shipping on orders over $250 (Domestic). Please allow 3-5 business days for order processing for items In Stock & Ready-to-Ship. Pre-Orders have an estimated ship date on the listing and will ship in the order they were received.
14 Day Returns. Shop with peace of mind, as you have the option to effortlessly exchange for a different size or receive store credit for returns. Some exceptions may apply. All return/exchange shipping fees are the responsibility of the buyer.
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Sustainable Mindset: At Atèlette, we constantly reflect on the challenges of building a sustainable women's clothing brand, and whenever given the option, we choose the path that aligns with our values. Every decision we make is rooted in ethical, slow fashion principles, ensuring that we do the best we can with the resources and knowledge we have.
Customer Driven Design: Our approach revolves around customer-driven production to minimize unnecessary waste. This distinctive aspect of our business ensures that we produce only the garments that genuinely resonates with our community, aligning with our commitment to sustainability.
Focus on Natural Fibers: We prioritize natural fibers and as a benchmark only try to create garments in fibers that will biodegrade in 20 years or less in a landfill. We try to source overstock of fabrics whenever possible.
Women Owned & Led Manufacturing: Our manufacturing partners in India are minority women owned and led who pay fair labor wages and produce goods with sustainability as one of their core values. As a company owned and led by an immigrant minority woman, this was deeply important for our founder.
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