This week I had to travel in time to the 20th century to get a dress. It so happens that today is my friend's wedding. And she decided to give it an Art Deco/1920s look. The guests are encouraged to dress appropriately. And while I already have a lovely midnight blue flapper dress, I could not resist looking at some lovely gowns from the past.
After careful deliberation I chose this Boué Soeurs evening dress.
While 1920s are usually associated with flapper style - lots of beads and fringes - this dress has a very Belle Époque vibe. I feel like even back in the 1920s it probably looked almost vintage.
Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
After careful deliberation I chose this Boué Soeurs evening dress.
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| Evening dress, 1920s, Met Museum |
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| Evening dress, 1920s, back, Met Museum |
Date: 1920–25Some may say that this dress is too busy, but I love it. The embroidered cotton pinafore is so darling. And the bow with ribbon flowers on the side is the bee's knees. I am rather partial to lace, whitework and ribbons.
Country: French
Medium: cotton, linen, silk, metallic thread
Dimensions: Length at CB: 44 1/2 in. (113 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Sally Fenlon-Young, 1979
While 1920s are usually associated with flapper style - lots of beads and fringes - this dress has a very Belle Époque vibe. I feel like even back in the 1920s it probably looked almost vintage.
Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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