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Party Dress or Hostess Gown? A Lost Style at Augusta Auctions
One of the interesting things about fashion is how some types of garments or accessories fall our of our style vocabulary. See decorative dress clips, fanged and hinged in order to sit on the edge of a neckline or even a sleeve hem, for example. Clips once came in diamonds or in rhinestones, but now we find them only in antique stores and vintage shops.
Then. there is the hostess gown. Mary Brooks Picken defines in her The Language of Fashion dictionary from 1939 as “usually, formalized negligee simulating a dress” or less usually “formal lounging pajamas.“ These items were worn only at home, but when guests were present. Obviously, these were intimate friends, yet the occasion was more formal, such an a special brunch, or a quiet evening party.
Now, it is easy to see how the peach crepe dress with a standing shawl collar and interesting pleats below the shoulder line qualifies as a hostess gown. The coloring, the short sleeves, and the softness of the garment seem to say negligee, while the rhinestone buckle seems to say “party!”
The fuschia crepe may be a hostess gown, although there is something so military about the beadwork which shows up as epaulets that one cannot imagine it as a negligee. True, there is softness in the gathers below the bust, at the waistline of the skirt and in the gathered bishop sleeves. But there is something about those beads marching along the shoulders as well as along the V-neckline, and the cuffs, and the edges of the fake pockets that makes me see it more as a party dress. Europe had been at war since 1939, and had been militarizing before then, so features borrowed from men’s military grab, like epaulets were borrowed for women’s fashion. The 1940s always saw tailored suits and dresses with large shoulder pads, again borrowed from men, but there always remained some draped looks for women through the war years.
These are part of a sale taking place on-line at Augusta Auctions on February 15th, 2023. To learn more, go here: https://augusta-auction.com/auction/79
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For just $32.00 Dress Clips Art Deco Lot of Two - Lot of two sweet floral dress clips in very good vintage condition. The first one is off white iridescent celluloid flowers ( in an ornate gold tone clip measuring 1 1/4" by 7/8" - the second one is enamel flowers in a long gold tone clip measuring 1 5/8" by 11/16". The have been professionally cleaned in our shop and are ready to wear or gift. We have expedited shipping if you would like a faster delivery time than our FREE First Class shipping. Here is the link for Priority Mail 1-3 days: https://www.etsy.com/listing/588911659/priority-mail-upgrade-usps-flat-rate-box?ref=listings_manager_table And the link for Priority Mail Express 1-2 days: https://www.etsy.com/listing/592096481/priority-mail-express-upgrade-usps?ref=listings_manager_table **Want to save for later? Click on the "Add to" button to create a personalized list. **Ready to buy? Click the big green "Add to Cart" button. **Have questions about how to buy? Visit http://www.etsy.com/help_guide_checkout.php **Have a question for me? Click the "Ask a Question" button next to the price at the top. **Want to see more from our shop? Visit http://www.cutterstone.etsy.com This item is pre-owned vintage and may show some wear commensurate with its age. We will point out any flaws, post pictures, and describe to the best of our ability so that you can examine the piece closely. Please read the description and look at all the pictures carefully to ensure that you won't be disappointed....and questions are always welcome.
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Now listed! #miniaturedressclip #irisrhinestones #irisrhinestonejewelry #myrickyjewelry #dressclip #dressclips #vintagedressclips (at Brookfield, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUvjOTRA63p/?utm_medium=tumblr
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Have some work to do! . . . . . #artdeco #artdecojewelry #artdecodressclip #dressclips #furclips #vintagejewelry #vintagedressclips #antique #antiquejewelry #oneofakind #roaringtwenties #antiquenecklaces #vintagenecklaces #repurposedjewelry #restoredjewelry #etsy #etsyshop #shopsmall #supportsmall #standwithsmall #ooakjewelry #makersgonnamake #handmade #handcrafted #ledbellyvintage #texasnative #sandiego #california #vintageshop (at Rancho Bernardo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDDTpxuFa6w/?igshid=5spknl92pvox
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Excited to share the latest addition to my #etsy shop: Antique Art Nouveau Dress Clip Repousse Flower & Butterfly Insect Bug Silver Plate Metal #jewelry #silver #silverplatejewelry #vintagefashion #vintagedressclip #vintagejewelry https://etsy.me/2v0zGQ4 #annesglitterbug (at Nanuet, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B87f61cgV70/?igshid=1oxxk7pqo45lk
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Vintage dress clip #40s #50s #vintage #dressclip #vintagedressclip #rhinestones #vintagejewellery #grapecluster #white https://www.instagram.com/p/BwIHN-tAdzm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bihathmgaczm
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Everyone loves Bakelite#etsy shop: Bakelite Dress Clip Orange/Butterscotch Art Deco Shoe Clip Vintage 1930's Free Ship #jewelry #orange #unisexadults #plastic #bakelitedressclip #vintagedressclip #vintageshoeclip #antiquedressclip #bakelite #artdeco #rollinghillsvintage #etsyseller #etsyshop https://etsy.me/2YsLVNX https://www.instagram.com/p/B0jzfZPApq1/?igshid=1oco22gf9q4a6
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Coming Tomorrow! Vintage Rhinestone Clip #vintageclip #vintageshoeclips #vintagedressclip #vintage #vintageaccessory #vintagefind #vintagetreasures #rhinestoneclip #vintagejewellery #vintagejewerly (at Vivian Vintage 8) https://www.instagram.com/vivianvintage8/p/Bvh18obgWdz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cjlxzroe4ama
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Paor of #miniaturedressclip #madeinusa #irisrhinestones #dressclips #vintagedressclip #myrickyjewelry (at Brookfield, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUvCqJHAti6/?utm_medium=tumblr
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The beautiful Myrna Loy with no need for anything else but a dress clip. ❤️ . . . . . #artdeco #artdecojewelry #artdecodressclip #dressclips #vintagejewelry #vintagedressclips #antique #antiquejewelry #oneofakind #1930s #MyrnaLoy #americanactress #americanfilm #thethinman #cheaperbythedozen #thegreatdivide #socal #lajolla #lookback #sparkle #vintage #vintagestyle #vintagefashion (at Rancho Bernardo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCAUQA-FH9T/?igshid=1bgkzro34c6jr
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For just $43.99 This vintage red celluloid carved daisies dress clip is incredible and unique! It features a deeply carved old plastics celluloid dress clip or fur clip in deep red. This dress clip appears to be very old and well worn, but I just love the look of it. Dress clip pin closure. A perfect addition to your vintage collection! Size: 2-1/8" x 1-1/8" Approximate Date: 1920s Hallmarks/signature: None. Condition: Excellent Colors: Red. Style: Figural Jewelry, 20s Jewelry, Art Deco Jewelry, Old Hollywood For more vintage treasures, please visit my shop at waalaa.etsy.com vintage jewelry, Jewelry for Women, Gifts for Women, Gifts for Her, Beach Jewelry, Jewelry for Brides
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Grape cluster dress clip #vintage #40s #1940s #dressclip #grapecluster #vintagedressclip #green #gold #vintagejewelry #vintagejewellery https://www.instagram.com/p/ByzHG_lAz19/?igshid=m15okl49yt95
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(via Dress Clip Set Crystal Rhinestones Shooting Star Pat 1801128)
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