Ephemeral Elegance

Appliqued Tulle Evening Dress, spring 1931

Madeleine Vionnet

via Cora Ginsburg

Satin and Damask Bustle Dress, ca. 1880s

via unknown

Satin Evening Dress with Oversized Embroidery, ca. 1900

House of Worth

via Thierry de Maigret

Embellished Jersey Evening Gown, 1950

Worn by Anne Baxter in All About Eve

via unknown

Satin Trimmed Evening Dress, ca. 1822

via The Met

Satin Dress with Seed Beaded Panels, ca. 1881-82

Mme. Devoix

via The Met

Crystal Beaded Evening Dress, ca. 1936

Sophie Gimbel for Saks Fifth Avenue

via The Met

Pleated Silk Evening Dress, ca. 1935-37

Peter Russell

via V&A

Chantilly Lace Ball Gown, ca. 1868

via Europeana Fashion

Silk and Tulle Evening Dress, ca. 1920s

via KSUM

Classical Inspired Evening Dress, ca. 1910

Liberty & Co.

via The Met

Evening Dress with Tulle Sleeves, ca. 1842

via NGV

Evening Gown, Muff, and Bouquet, 1938

Madeleine Vionnet

via The Met

Bustle Dress with Beaded Chenille Net Accent, ca. 1878-79

Maison Cecile Laisne

via The Met

Floral Silk Dinner Dress, ca. 1890-95

House of Worth

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Embroidered Dress, ca. 1800

via The Met

Ruffle Edged Afternoon Dress, ca. late 1860s

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