Ephemeral Elegance

Satin and Chiffon Evening Dress, ca. 1952-57

Norman Norell

via The Met

Ombré Chiffon Cocktail Dress, ca. 1960s

Sarmi

via Vintageous

Voided Velvet Cape, ca. 1920s

via Doyle New York

Pleated Ribbon Reception Dress, ca. 1903-04

Hutton, New York

via Hillwood Museum

Ombré Evening Dress, 1972

James Galanos

via The Met

Rouched Net Evening Gown, ca. 1940s

via Goldstein Museum of Design

Metallic Embroidered Evening Coat, ca. 1927

Coco Chanel

via The Met

Iridescent Sequined Evening Gown, ca. 1970

Halston

via The Met

Ombré Sequined Dress, ca. 1920s

via Pennies London Etsy

Evening Dress and Feather Fan, ca. 1925

Philippe & Gaston

via The Met

Ombré Evening Gown, fall/winter 1952-53

Emilio Schuberth

via The Met

Evening Dress, 1926

House of Chanel

via Kent State