What did flappers wear in the 1920s?

In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.

What color were flapper dresses in the 1920s?

Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

1920s Flapper

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Early 20th Century Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Exquisite Petit Point Jeweled Floral Evening Bag. 1920s

$295

Zorab Creation Empire State Amethyst Pink Sapphire Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring

By Zorab Creation

Located in San Diego, CA

Opulence equals art deco and the opulent color of the era: majestic purple. 1920's flappers fled

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Zorab Creation Empire State Amethyst Pink Sapphire Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring

$10,200

"Boop" Pendant in 18 Karat Gold with Baroque Freshwater Pearl and White Diamonds

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

, reminds us of the 1920's flapper cartoon character Betty Boop. Eytan Brandes made it on a whim, spotting

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

"Boop" Pendant in 18 Karat Gold with Baroque Freshwater Pearl and White Diamonds

$820

Early 1920s Piano Shawl

Located in New York, NY

protect the piano from harm, became important elements of 1920s flapper dress. Thus the piano shawl

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Early 20th Century Chinese Shawls

Early 1920s Piano Shawl

$2,800

JEAN LOUIS Vintage I Magnin 1960s Rare Ivory Crepe Pink and Green Fringe Dress

By Jean Louis

Located in San Diego, CA

asymmetrical pink and green silk fringe at the hem. Flattering shift shape has an ode to the 1920s flapper

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

JEAN LOUIS Vintage I Magnin 1960s Rare Ivory Crepe Pink and Green Fringe Dress

$1,595

Incredible Vintage Bob Mackie Gold Black White Beaded Fringe Mini Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in Boca Raton, FL

opulent 1920s flapper styles updated for modern day. Perfect for cocktail or a festive event, this Bob

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1990s American Mini Dress

Incredible Vintage Bob Mackie Gold Black White Beaded Fringe Mini Dress

$3,600

Halston Couture Pastel Rainbow Hand Beaded -Sequin Silk Dress Gown, 1970s

By Halston

Located in Boca Raton, FL

beadwork with sequins throughout, this couture 1970s slip dress recalls the 1920’s flapper in a reimaged

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston Couture Pastel Rainbow Hand Beaded -Sequin Silk Dress Gown, 1970s

$5,900

1920’s Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in Geneva, CH

Crafted in black silk chiffon, this exquisite floral pattern flapper dress is embellished with pink

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

1920’s Beaded Flapper Dress

$1,500

Fab 1970 s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silver Silk Chiffon Dress

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in Atlanta, GA

Zandra Rhodes expertly blends the 1920's flapper era with a late 1970's bohemian design to create a

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1970s British Cocktail Dresses

Fab 1970 s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silver Silk Chiffon Dress

$850

Bob Mackie Attributed Black Beaded Sequins Dress, 1980s

Located in Boca Raton, FL

, and larger-than-life. From the 1920s flapper to Norell reintroducing the craze in the 1960s to the

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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bob Mackie Attributed Black Beaded Sequins Dress, 1980s

$800

1920 s Art Deco Jeweled Flapper Heels

Located in New York, NY

1920's Art Deco Jeweled heels made by Artalon Co. of incised brass with pave applications on each

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1920s American Shoes

1920 s Art Deco Jeweled Flapper Heels

$1,295

Circa 1920 s Deco Flapper Figurative Engraving

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#5-3160a Deco Figurative hand colored engraving ,signed by Pale Horo Image size 17.50 H x 13.50 W.Age wear on the frame

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1920s Figurative Paintings

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Engraving

Pale Horo
Circa 1920 s Deco Flapper Figurative Engraving, 1920

$1,250

Pristine 1920 s Beaded Cotton Flapper Dress Jacket

Located in New Hope, PA

These 1920's beaded dress and jacket ensembles are so rare and hard to find almost 100 years after

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chemises

Pristine 1920 s Beaded Cotton Flapper Dress Jacket

$2,750

1920 s Lucien Lelong French Flapper Gauntlet Gloves

By Lucien Lelong

Located in Atlanta, GA

Amazing vintage gauntlet gloves by Lucien Lelong, the French designer who aided the early careers of Christian Dior and Pierre Balmain. The gloves are elegantly styled from sueded l...

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1920s French Gloves

1920 s Lucien Lelong French Flapper Gauntlet Gloves

$250

1920’s ‘Carpetbag’ Micro Glass Beaded Flapper Handbag

Located in Atlanta, GA

Micro beaded handbags from the 1800’s and early 1900’s are amazing examples of a handmade art form

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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920’s ‘Carpetbag’ Micro Glass Beaded Flapper Handbag

$350

1920s Black Satin Flapper

Located in London, GB

Beautiful black satin long sleeved and loose fitting flapper dress with classic dropped waist and

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Early 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Black Satin Flapper

$1,080

1920s Black Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1920s Black Beaded Flapper Dress. A wonderful hand beaded mid-late 1920s dress. The great thing

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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Black Beaded Flapper Dress

$595

1920s Beaded Aqua Flapper Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1920s Beaded Aqua Flapper Dress. A unique and rare coloured 1920s dress, hand beaded with

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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Beaded Aqua Flapper Dress

$1,400

1920s Celluloid Flapper Dance Purse

Located in New York, NY

Charming deco dance purse minaudiere for everything a girl needed back in the 1920s. The tubular

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920s Celluloid Flapper Dance Purse

$750

Antique Egyptian Enamel Flapper Belt Necklace 1920s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A very special and rare piece. A 1910 - 1920s antique Egyptian Enamel Belt Necklace. Originating

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20th Century More Necklaces

Antique Egyptian Enamel Flapper Belt Necklace 1920s

$392

1920 s Gold and Navy Lace Art Deco Flapper Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Art Deco era gold lace overlay flapper style dress from the 1920's. The navy silk under layer is

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

1920 s Gold and Navy Lace Art Deco Flapper Dress

$1,500

1920 s Art Deco Celluloid Rhinestone Heels Flapper Evening Shoes

Located in Atlanta, GA

The celluloid heel is a remarkable piece of fashionable art from the past. These 1920's black

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1920s Unknown Shoes

1920 s Art Deco Celluloid Rhinestone Heels Flapper Evening Shoes

$395

Paco Rabanne Copper Silk Gold Chain Fringe Dress, Fall 2004

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Boca Raton, FL

with the name Paco Rabanne, it also draws inspiration from the past. It is very reminiscent of a 1920s

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Paco Rabanne Copper Silk Gold Chain Fringe Dress, Fall 2004

$1,300

1920 s Hand Beaded Silk Flapper Dress, Rare Larger Size

Located in New Hope, PA

Black silk is hand beaded with a bugle beaded design at the neckline and a vermicelli pattern in caviar beads on the body of the dress. This is further embellished with prong set rhi...

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Early 20th Century French Evening Gowns

1920 s Hand Beaded Silk Flapper Dress, Rare Larger Size

$1,500

1920s Mocha Metallic Lace Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1920s Beautiful mocha brown metallic sleeveless lace flapper cocktail dress. Fit Size: 6 Bust 38

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1920s French Day Dresses

1920s Mocha Metallic Lace Flapper Dress

$1,100

Art Deco 1920 s Silver Metallic Flapper Shoes Sz 7.5-8N

Located in Atlanta, GA

Don your favorite flapper dress and do the Charleston all night long in these silver metallic 1920

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1920s Unknown Shoes

Art Deco 1920 s Silver Metallic Flapper Shoes Sz 7.5-8N

$225

fringed panelled linen flapper dress, c. 1920s

Located in London, GB

A beautiful linen flapper dress from the 1920s. The dress features 6 lien bands, fringed hem, high

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Early 20th Century Unknown Day Dresses

fringed panelled linen flapper dress, c. 1920s

$687

Rare Art Deco Flapper Lady, 1920s Wooden Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser

By Ronson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Cigarette dispenser, Flapper Lady, Turban Flapper cigarette dispenser, American, circa 1920s

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Rare Art Deco Flapper Lady, 1920s Wooden Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser

$560

Paper Ephemera 1920 s Art Deco Sporting Flapper Girl Bridge Tally Cards

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of four absolutely adorable bridge tally cards featuring flapper girls in fashionable sporting

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1920s American Games

Paper Ephemera 1920 s Art Deco Sporting Flapper Girl Bridge Tally Cards

$95

Art Deco 1920 s Whiting Davis Silver Mesh Chain Mail Flapper Handbag

By Whiting Davis

Located in Atlanta, GA

designs in the 1900's that originally were hand formed. This 1920's version is similar in style to the

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1920s American Top Handle Bags

Art Deco 1920 s Whiting Davis Silver Mesh Chain Mail Flapper Handbag

$250

Vintage 1920 s Necklace Jadeite Glass Chrome Art Deco Flapper Necklace Beaded

Located in Cheltenham, GB

This wonderfully designed 1920's jadeite glass beaded necklace in a vibrant shade of forest green

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, Mixed Metal

Vintage 1920 s Necklace Jadeite Glass Chrome Art Deco Flapper Necklace Beaded

$452

Vintage 1920 s Gold Beaded and rhinestone lariat necklace original flapper jewel

Located in Cheltenham, GB

This wonderfully designed 1920's yellow gold glass beaded lariat necklace, is a rare piece to

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Vintage 1920 s Gold Beaded and rhinestone lariat necklace original flapper jewel

$342

1920s Gold Metallic Lace Flapper Dress Vintage

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1920s gold metallic lace flapper dress vintage. This fabulous dress is such a wonderful example of

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1920s American Evening Dresses

1920s Gold Metallic Lace Flapper Dress Vintage

$2,200

1920s Folk art americana Beaded Flapper bag

Located in Wallkill, NY

Totally beaded 1920s handbag Folk art motif *beaded fringe *Floral motif on frame *silk lined

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1920s American Art Nouveau Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920s Folk art americana Beaded Flapper bag

$750

COUTURE c.1920 s Black Silk Beaded Tiered Fringe Floral Flapper Evening Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

Couture c.1920's vintage black silk heavily beaded flapper evening dress. Tiered scooped

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1920s Evening Dresses

COUTURE c.1920 s Black Silk Beaded Tiered Fringe Floral Flapper Evening Dress

$3,254

Antique Steel Beaded Flapper Hand Bag 1920s

Located in Wallkill, NY

This is an amazing handbag, lined in silk. Most likely french. Cabochons stones on the frame in Green. Has a large ornate clasp. It comes with its original purse and mirror. Measurin...

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1920s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Antique Steel Beaded Flapper Hand Bag 1920s

$750

Exquisite 1920s Art Deco German Porcelain Flapper Half Doll with Rose

Located in Red Lion, PA

Exquisite 1920s Art Deco German Porcelain Flapper Half Doll with Rose This rare and beautiful

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Vintage 1920s German Toys and Dolls

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Porcelain

Exquisite 1920s Art Deco German Porcelain Flapper Half Doll with Rose

$130

1920s Floor Length Satin Tulip Print Flapper Gown

Located in London, GB

Wonderful original 1920's black liquid satin floor length flapper gown. This is a loose fitting

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Floor Length Satin Tulip Print Flapper Gown

$865

MANNHEIMER c.1920 s Gold Lace Floral Glass Bead Sequin Helmut Flapper Cloche Hat

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage c.1920's Mannheimer gold lace floral embellished helmut style flapper cloche evening hat

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1920s Hats

MANNHEIMER c.1920 s Gold Lace Floral Glass Bead Sequin Helmut Flapper Cloche Hat

$994

RICH ART MODELS c.1920 s Gold Bronze Chenille Silk Corded Flapper Cloche Hat

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage couture c.1920's Rich Art Models by Felsenthal Hat Co. gold and bronze heavily corded

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1920s American Cloche Hats

RICH ART MODELS c.1920 s Gold Bronze Chenille Silk Corded Flapper Cloche Hat

$524

COUTURE c.1920 s Navy Blue Net Floral Rose Sequin Flapper Tabard / Evening Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

DESCRIPTION: COUTURE c.1920's Navy Blue Net Floral Rose Sequin Flapper Tabard / Evening Dress

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

COUTURE c.1920 s Navy Blue Net Floral Rose Sequin Flapper Tabard / Evening Dress

$2,294

COUTURE c.1920 s Black Straw Spiral Woven Ribbon Juliet Cap Flapper Cloche Hat

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage c.1920's black crocheted straw woven detail Juliet cap cloche hat. Black crocheted straw

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1920s Cloche Hats

COUTURE c.1920 s Black Straw Spiral Woven Ribbon Juliet Cap Flapper Cloche Hat

$554

Couture c.1920 s Gold Sequin Beaded Net Plunging Flapper Art Deco Evening Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

Couture (one of a kind) 1920's gold (with greying hues - offering a rich platinum / gold look

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1920s Evening Dresses

Couture c.1920 s Gold Sequin Beaded Net Plunging Flapper Art Deco Evening Dress

$2,854

1920S Black Beaded Silk Tulle Tabard Flapper Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

1920S Black Beaded Silk Tulle Tabard Flapper Cocktail Dress

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1920s Formal Gowns

1920S Black Beaded Silk Tulle Tabard Flapper Cocktail Dress

$788

COUTURE c.1920 s Black Silk Chiffon Art Deco Beaded Flapper Cocktail Slip Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage Couture c.1920's black silk chiffon cocktail dress with slip. Black sheer silk chiffon with

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1920s Cocktail Dresses

COUTURE c.1920 s Black Silk Chiffon Art Deco Beaded Flapper Cocktail Slip Dress

$2,284

Moschino Yellow Silk Patchwork Vintage 1920s-Inspired Flapper Dress

By Moschino

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1920s-inspired flapper dress by Moschino jeans in patchwork 100% silk. Fully lined with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Moschino Yellow Silk Patchwork Vintage 1920s-Inspired Flapper Dress

$450

BELART Paris c.1920 s Black Wool Felt Satin Feather Pom Pom Flapper Cloche Hat

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage c.1920's BelArt (DH Co.) black wool / beaver felt flapper cloche hat. Bell shaped body

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1920s Cloche Hats

BELART Paris c.1920 s Black Wool Felt Satin Feather Pom Pom Flapper Cloche Hat

$484

ART DECO c.1920 s Gray Chevron Metal Mesh Enamel Frame Top Flapper Evening Purse

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage Art Deco c.1920's gray metal mesh enamel frame top flapper evening purse. Taupe and

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1920s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

ART DECO c.1920 s Gray Chevron Metal Mesh Enamel Frame Top Flapper Evening Purse

$634

1920s French Couture Black All Over Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

Beautiful original vintage and wearable 1920s black flapper dress completely covered in tiny black

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1920s French Evening Dresses

1920s French Couture Black All Over Beaded Flapper Dress

$1,295

1920s Mint Green Rose Pattern Cobweb Lace Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

This lovely 1920s true flapper dress is in a very soft mint green shade and made from exquisite

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1920s British Tea Gowns

1920s Mint Green Rose Pattern Cobweb Lace Flapper Dress

$795

Gorgeous 1920s Beaded, Rhinestone and Sequin Flapper Dress -sale

Located in Austin, TX

Gorgeous 1920s beaded, rhinestone and sequin dress. Longer in back. Condition: Fair, missing

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1920s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Gorgeous 1920s Beaded, Rhinestone and Sequin Flapper Dress -sale

$850

1920S Blush Pink Silk Chiffon Sheer Beaded Flapper Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

1920S Blush Pink Silk Chiffon Sheer Beaded Flapper Cocktail Dress

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1920s Cocktail Dresses

1920S Blush Pink Silk Chiffon Sheer Beaded Flapper Cocktail Dress

$388

1920S Gold Silk Lace Flapper Cocktail Dress With Tasseled Belt

Located in New York, NY

1920S Gold Silk Lace Flapper Cocktail Dress With Tasseled Belt

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1920s Cocktail Dresses

1920S Gold Silk Lace Flapper Cocktail Dress With Tasseled Belt

$1,788

1920S Black Silk Chiffon Hand Knotted Fringe Flapper Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

1920S Black Silk Chiffon & Hand Knotted Fringe Flapper Cocktail Dress

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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920S Black Silk Chiffon Hand Knotted Fringe Flapper Cocktail Dress

$988

1920S Dusty Rose Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress Embellished With Crystals

Located in New York, NY

In good condition considering age. Has a few spots and holes throughout but overall good. 1920S

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1920s Casual Dresses

1920S Dusty Rose Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress Embellished With Crystals

$988

Judith Ann Creations 1920s Style Silk Peach Beaded Flapper Dress

By Judith Ann Creations

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Judith Ann Creations flapper dress Peach silk Bead and pearl embellishments Back velcro closure

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Late 20th Century Indian Shift Cocktail Dresses

Judith Ann Creations 1920s Style Silk Peach Beaded Flapper Dress

$1,295

1920s Opulent Art Deco Glass Beaded Cut Velvet Flapper Dress

Located in University City, MO

1920s Opulent art deco glass beaded cut velvet flapper era dress The elegant early 20th century

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

1920s Opulent Art Deco Glass Beaded Cut Velvet Flapper Dress

$350

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1920s Flapper For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary 1920s flapper you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. You’re likely to find the perfect 1920s flapper among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Whiting Davis, Chanel and Isaac Mizrahi are consistently popular. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a 1920s Flapper?

Prices for a 1920s flapper can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $95 and can go as high as $71,630, while, on average they fetch $1,150.

Questions About 1920s Flapper

What did flappers wear in the 1920s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
What color were flapper dresses in the 1920s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.