Ephemeral Elegance

Silk Evening Dress and Wrap Ensemble, ca. 1935

Madeleine Vionnet

via The Met

Dinner Dress and Jacket, ca. 1937-38

Elsa Schiaparelli

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Evening Ensemble- Dress and Shawl, ca. 1930s

Mainbocher

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Blouse and Skirt Evening Ensemble, 1952

Christian Dior

via NGV

Satin Evening Ensemble: Bias Cut Gown, Overbodice, and Jacket, ca. 1930

Jessie Franklin Turner

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Ruffled Lace Evening Ensemble, ca. 1937-38

Coco Chanel

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Evening Ensemble (Dress, Jacket, and Bag), 1960

Maria Grimaldi

via V&A

Evening Ensemble: Satin Coat and Tulle Gown, 1948

Christian Dior

via Les Arts Decoratifs

Evening Ensemble: Dress, Wrap Jacket, Purse, and Gloves, ca. 1935

Madeleine Vionnet

via The Met

Embroidered and Beaded Silk Crepe Bolero and Dress, 1930

Maisons Agnès-Drécoll

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Evening Dress and Poncho, 1967

Madame Grès

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Metallic Embroidered Evening Ensemble (Jacket, Blouse, Clutch, Coin Purse, and Comb, 1939

Elsa Schiaparelli for Salon Moderne at Saks Fifth Avenue

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Lace Overlaid Satin Coat and Dress, ca. 1968

Ann Lowe

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Evening Gown, Muff, and Bouquet, 1938

Madeleine Vionnet

via The Met

Silk and Textured Lamé Evening Gown and Coat, ca. 1958

Arnold Scaasi

via MFA

Plaid Taffeta and Velvet Brocaded Evening Dress and Stole, ca. 1948

Christian Dior

via Whitaker Auctions

Evening Ensemble: Fur Trimmed Dress, Stockings, Shoes, and Feather Fan, ca. 1929

via NBA