Evening dress
Designer
Molyneux
(1891 - 1974)
c. 1930
Silk chiffon
Museum purchase
Object numberP86.66.5
In reaction to the boyish look of the 1920s, fashion in the 1930s was characterized by a new femininity. Day dress continued to be dominated by neutral shades, such as beige and black, but evening dress tended to be more varied, featuring colors such as pale blue, wine, pink, and emerald green.
DescriptionEmerald green silk chiffon evening dress; chemise; sleeveless; open neckline, self straps; flared skirt with smocked self panel trim; self waist tie at right side; left side snap closing; uneven hemline. Matching capelet; smocked self trim; self center front tie.Collections
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