Vintage Victorian: 1920 Evening Dress, Table of Contents

Evening Dress of the Early Jazz Age

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Lady’s, Misses’ and Girl’s Evening & Dinner Gowns
2-7.	Evening Dresses, color plates, Elite Styles, February 1920.
8-9.	Winter Meets all Occasions with Fashions New and Original, color plate, The Delineator, December 1921.
10-11.	Apron Dresses for Evening Wear, Elite Styles, February 1920.
12.	Apron Dresses, continued; Drapery & Finishing Ornament instructions, The Delineator, January 1923; Personal Shopping by Mail (advertisement), Elite Styles, February 1920.
13.	Our Paris Letter: The Rage for Dancing and Related Fashion Trends, Elite Styles, February 1920; Delatone (advertisement), The Delineator, April 1920.
14-15.	Evening Gowns: Floating Fringe and Gleam of Metal, Pictorial Review Fashion Book, Winter 1919-20.
16.	Ladies Evening Gowns, Descriptions The Delineator, November 1921; Needle-Art Magazine: Parisian Novelties You can Make (Advertisement), The Delineator, January 1923.
17.	Ladies Evening Gowns, Color Illustrations The Delineator, November 1921.
18-19.	Broken Hem-Line, Drapery and Softened Hip Suggest a French Accent in Fashionable Evening Gossip, The Delineator, November 1920.
20-21.	Stunning Fabrics Fashion New Evening Gowns, color plate, Pictorial Review Fashion Book, Winter 1919-20; The Stout and Middle-Aged Woman, Butterick Quarterly, Spring 1920.
22-23.	Ladies’ Evening Gowns, color plate, Pictorial Review Fashion Book, Winter 1919-20; Today’s Gown Demands Perfectly Fitting Underwear, Carter Bodice Top Suit (advertisement), The Designer, October 1920.
24.	At the Dance: Dancing Dress and Hair Comb, Cover image, Woman’s Weekly, March 3, 1923.
25.	Irene Castle’s new draped gowns invite beautiful fabrics, Corticelli Dress Silks (advertisement), McCall’s. November 1921; Bourjois, Java Face Powder (advertisement), The Delineator, April 1920.
26-27.	Draperies, Tunics and Panels add Distinction to Afternoon and Evening Gowns, Pictorial Review Fashion Book, Winter 1919-20; Bourjois, Java Face Powder (advertisement), The Delineator, March 1920.
28-29.	Paris Models Sketched by Soulié Predict a Brilliant Autumn: A Victorian bodice joins the hem. New short skirt and harem appears in a feminist era, The Delineator, October 1920.
30.	Soulié and the Autumn modes, The Delineator, November 1920.
31.	Gowns by Madeline et Madeline, Beer and Doucet, The Delineator, January 1923.
32.	Gowns by Doucet and Paquin, The Delineator, January 1920.
33.	The diverse charms of the Spring Models as Sketched by Soulié: Gowns from Martial et Armand & Jenny, The Delineator, October 1921.
34.	Frocks that dance away the Winter, Frills, panels and pockets add fullness to the smart costume, The Delineator, January 1920.
35.	The Silhouette may be Straight, but Paris Evades the Question with Sash Trains, Hip Bows, Loose Panels and Transparent Tunic, The Delineator, February 1921.
36.	Dancing Dress by Redfern, The Delineator, April 1920; Tunic dress, The Delineator, June 1920.
37.	Evening Dresses Featuring Side Drapery, Fabric Flowers, Lace Berthe and Flying Side Panels, The Delineator, January 1923.
38.	Evening Dresses and Evening Cloak from Bergdorf Goodman, The Ladies’ Home Journal, October 1920.
39.	Black Satin and Lace Gown; Gown and Tunics to Wear from Office to Theater, The Ladies’ Home Journal, October 1920.
40.	Soulié Indicates the Course of the Summer Styles, The Delineator, June 1920.
41.	With the Still Short Skirt and Backless Bodice a Little Does not have to go a Long Way in Gowns Designed by Soulié, The Delineator, November 1920.
42.	Gowns Trimmed in Lace, The Designer, October 1920; Evening Dress with Ruched Trim, The Designer, March 1920.
43.	Elegance in Line in the Simplest Dance and Dinner Frocks, The Delineator, April 1921.
44-45.	Designs by Harry Collins: Evening & Dinner Gowns, Girdles, Slipper, The Ladies’ Home Journal, February 1920.
46.	Charming Styles for Evening Wear: Gown and Gathered Cape, Today’s Housewife, October 1922.
47.	Ladies Kimono Blouse, Tunic Skirts, Evening Dress and Evening Blouse Patterns, Pictorial Review Monthly Fashion Book, October 1920.
48.	Evening Dress Designs by Goupy, Premet and Worth, Harper’s Bazar, April 1921.
49.	Evening Dress Designs by Molyneux and Patou, Harper’s Bazar, April 1921.
50-51.	Gowns for Evenings Vary in Line: Evening Dress and Dinner Gown designs by Premet Doeuillet, Beer and Miller Soeurs, Harper’s Bazar, April 1921.
52.	Evening Dress Designs by Rolande & Molyneux, Harper’s Bazar, April 1921.
53.	Evening Dress Designs in Black Chantilly Lace, Nail-heads and Green & Gold Brocade by Jenny, Renee & Patou, Harper’s Bazar, April 1921.
54.	No-neck Instead on Low-neck of the Sleeveless Evening Gown: Gowns by Marthe Wingrove, Marion Belle & Georgette, The Delineator, April 1921.
55.	Jeanne Lanvin Gown in Marron-Colored Faille, The Delineator, March 1920; Gown with Trailing Sash, The Delineator, October 1920.
56.	Draped Gown, The Delineator, April 1923; Silver Embroidered Net Gown by Martial et Armand, The Delineator, January 1920.
57.	Jumper Dress with Oriental Skirt and Bloused Dress with Lace & Lace and Taffeta Dress, The Delineator, January 1920; Lace Gown with Broken-hem Line, The Delineator, October 1920.
58.	Blue-green Brocade Cloth of Gold Gown by Drecoll and Festooned Tulle and Embroidered Net Gown by Berthe-Hermance, The Delineator, May 1920.
59.	Silver Tissue and Black Tulle Dress, Evening Hat & Harem Hem Dress by Deddy, The Delineator, May 1920.
60.	Soulié Takes Thought of To-day’s Dinner and To-morrow’s Promenade, The Delineator, November 1920.
61.	Frock with Cape-like Collar and Open Tunic and Dress with Scalloped Hem, The Delineator, February 1921; Young Misses Evening Dresses, The Delineator, January 1923.
62.	Satin Francais (Advertisement), Pictorial Review Fashion Book, Winter 1919-20.
63.	Dress with Pointed Tunic in Tulle by Renée & Evening Gown by Madeleine et Madeleine of Black Tulle Barred in Gold, The Delineator, March 1920.
64-65.	Fashions for Young Misses: Skirts Droop at the Side, and Berthes top Circular Effects, The Delineator, January 1923; Each Hour has its New Frock, The Delineator, March 1920.
66-67.	The Skirt is the Center of Attention in many Frocks, The Delineator, November 1920; Sunset Soap Dyes (Advertisement), The Delineator, October 1920.
68-69.	Party Dresses for Young Folks, Elite Styles, February 1920; Misses Dress with Lace Tunic, The Designer, March 1920; Model Brassière Co. (Advertisement), Harper’s Bazar, April 1921; Blue-Jay Corn Ender (Advertisement), The Delineator, April 1921.
70-71.	Frocks that will Lead a Merry Dance: Evening Dresses for the Young Misses, Butterick Quarterly, Spring 1920; An Easter Offering in Fabric Flowers and French Ornaments, The Delineator, April 1923.
72-73.	Party Dresses for the Young Folks, Elite Styles, February 1920; Kleinert’s Sanitary Dress Protector (Advertisement), The Delineator, April 1920; “Onyx” Hosiery (Advertisement), The Delineator, April 1923.
74-75.	Gay Frocks for the Holiday Season, The Delineator, December 1921; White Clover Dress Shields (Advertisement), The Delineator, March 1921.
76.	Belding’s Enduring Silks-Fabrics-Spool Silks; Merode, Harvard Mills, Underwear for Women (Advertisements), The Delineator, November 1920; Claire Debutante Suits & Frocks (Advertisement), Harper’s Bazar, April 1921. Return to Top
Undergarments & Sleepwear
78-79.	Lingerie of Silk and Cotton, Pictorial Review Fashion Book, Winter 1919-20; American Lady Corsets, Pictorial Review, September & October 1920.
80.	Dainty Lingerie, Elite Styles, February 1920.
81.	Lingerie: Camisole, Drawers, Envelope Chemise, Brassière & Bandeau, The Delineator, April 1921.
82-83.	For the Liesure Hour, The Delineator, March 1920; Athena Underwear (Advertisement), The Delineator, April 1920.
84.	Lingerie: Combination, Chemises, Brassière, Nightgown & Pajamas, Pictorial Review Fashion Book, Winter 1919-20.
85.	Bargains for Thrifty Buyers: Corsets and Girdles, National Cloak and Suit Co., Bargain Book, March 1923.
86-87.	Below the Surface: Lingerie, Butterick Quarterly, Spring 1920; Model Brassière Co. and R & G Corsets (Advertisements), The Delineator, June 1920.
88.	Warner’s Rust-Proof Corsets (Advertisement), The Delineator, May 1920. Return to Top
Fashion Accessories & Outerwear
90.	Girdle, Belts, Butterfly Bow, Evening Pumps, The Ladies’ Home Journal, October 1920; Pailetts Hose and Silver Slippers, The Designer, March 1920.
91.	Embroidered Glove; Floral Evening Gown Decoration; Embroidered Back Panel; Tulle Drapery, The Delineator, September 1920; Sircom Petticoats (Advertisement), Pictorial Review, October 1920.
92.	Evening Hat “Femme du Monde”, Silver Lace Dutch Cap, The Delineator, May 1920; Hair Arranged a la Directoire with Bandeau, The Delineator, November 1920; Turban by Hélène, The Delineator, January 1923.
93.	Lux Soap: How to Keep your Silk Underwear and Stockings (Advertisement), The Designer, March 1920.
94.	At the Opera: Evening Wrap and Bandeau, Cover Image, Woman’s Weekly, January 12, 1924.
95.	Irene Castle’s Evening Wrap of Apple-green Velvet, The Delineator, March 1920; Deep-yoked Wrap, The Delineator, November 1920; Kabo Corset Co. (Advertisement), The Delineator, April 1920.
96.	Evening Wrap and Ermine Blouse Jacket by Max, The Delineator, April 1923.
97.	Evening Cloak by Soulié, The Delineator, November 1921; Wrap Coat, The Delineator, October 1920.
98.	The Smartest Evening Wrap is a Shawl, The Delineator, July 1924; Wrap of Velvet in Dolman Style, Elite Styles, February 1920.
99.	The Right Foot is the One that Wears the French Type of Shoe, The Delineator, March 1920.
100.	Hand-bag, Ostrich Feather Fan, The Delineator, March 1920; Bangle Bracelets, The Delineator, November 1920; Bracelets & Girdles by Madeline et Madeline, The Delineator, September 1920.
101.	Feather Fan, The Delineator, March 1920; Corsage Bouquet by Lanvin and Drop Shoulder Frock of Peach-red Velvet, The Delineator, November 1920; Chiffon Muff, The Delineator, September 1920; Kid Slippers, The Designer, October 1920.
102.	Shop-window Reflections Jeweled Serpent Bracelet, Convertible Shoulder Cape Drapery, Evening Pantalets, Hose & Slippers, The Designer, October 1920.
103.	Paris shows an Interest in Accessories; Backless Evening Chemise by Premet; Mrs. Castle’s feather fan, The Delineator, April 1920; Model Brassière Co. (Advertisement), The Designer, April 1920.
104-105.	As Paris Trims her new Costume: Using Cord and Braid, The Delineator, November 1921; Kleinert’s Sanitary Dress Protector (Advertisement), The Delineator, April 1920. Return to Top
Hairstyles & Headdresses
106-107.	When you Bob your Hair: Study your Style and be Sure the Cut is Becoming, The Delineator, December 1921; Fashionette Invisible Hair Nets (Advertisement), The Ladies’ Home Journal, October 1920.
108.	Chic Paris Coiffures and Head-dresses, The Delineator, March & April 1920.
109.	Shingles and Bobs, the Very Latest from Paris, The Ladies’ Home Journal, October 1924.
110-112.	To Bob or not to Bob, The Delineator, June 1920.
113.	Palmolive Shampoo (Advertisement), The Delineator, July 1920.
114.	Lux Soap—Kept Dainty and new Through the Longest Vacationing, The Delineator, June 1920.
Gentlemen’s Evening Dress & Accessories
116-119.	The Man and His Clothes, The Ladies’ Home Journal, October 1920.
120-121.	Afternoon and Evening Dress Chart for Gentlemen, The Delineator, November 1919; The Season for Little Things in Men’s Dress, The Ladies’ Home Journal, October 1920.
122.	*Evening Dress and the Dinner Jacket, The Delineator, November 1919.* Return to Top

Bibliography

Butterick Quarterly, Butterick Publishing Co., New York.
     1920: Spring

The Delineator, Butterick Publishing Co., New York.
     1919: November
     1920: January, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November
     1921: February, March, April, October, November, December
     1923: January, April
     1924: July

The Designer Magazine, Standard Fashion Co., New York and Chicago.
     1920: March, October

Elite Styles, Elite Styles Co., New York.
     1920: February

The Ladies’ Home Journal, The Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia.
     1920: February, October
     1924: October

Harper’s Bazar, Harper & Brothers, New York.
     1921: April

McCall’s Magazine, The McCall Co. Publishers, New York.
     1921: November

National Cloak and Suit Co., Bargain Book, National Cloak and Suit Co., New York.
     1923: March

Pictorial Review Fashion Book, Pictorial Review Publishing Co., New York.
     1919-20: Winter.
     1920: September, October

Today’s Housewife, Canton Magazine Co., Ohio.
     1922: October

Woman’s Weekly, Currier Publishing Co., Chicago.
     1923; March 3
     1924: January 12