Sheers, Scarves & Shawls Vintage Inspirations/Spring 2017 Virtually every designer the world-over showed sheer fabric pieces for Spring and Summer this year. Layered over and under, sheer pieces were large and small, lacey or chiffon-like; incorporated embroidered or plain netting, or were inset with tulle into peekaboo cutaways in the latest collections. A tease of skin showing through varied from demure to daring on the runways, and this week we honor their vintage gossamer counterparts, including see-through scarves, lace, knit and chiffon shawls in the mix. It's a nebulous triple threat in this parade, so show us your vintage sheers, scarves and shawls.
Vanity Fair princess lounging gown~ Sheer pink Lisette peignoir set~ Sheer Schiaparelli floral nylons~ Sexy sheer black set~ 1920s Fortuny inspired sheer caftan~
A few from my collection: 1970s Howard Levine: 1950s blue chiffon (also includes a matching little pouch and arm covers, not shown): 1940s Tula circus set with hand-painted circus performers on the sleeves of the robe and the bodice of the gown:
1920s Art Deco Chiffon Floral Print Dress and Jacket 1930s Green and Brown Floral Print Chiffon Garden Party Dress 1930s Blue Silk Chiffon Nightgown 1940s Polka Dot Silk Chiffon Blouse with Lace Jabot - Maryvonne - Paris 1920s Art Deco Gossamer Silk Floral Patterned Shawl with Fringe
Printed tulle dress and shawl by Emma Domb, in my shop now: These are from my sold archives: Pale pink ruffled, lacy and sheer blouse (1950s) Amazing illusion neckline dress by Peggy Hunt (1950s) Had too much fun shooting photos of this iridescent hand painted silk organza scarf...
1960s negligee from my archives 1950s blouse from my archives 1960s Vanity Fair peignoir set from my archives
Retro 60s Sheer Pink Floral Nightgown https://www.etsy.com/listing/275428384/vintage-1960s-pink-nightgown-pink-ribbon 70s See Through Lace Boho Top https://www.etsy.com/listing/500667938/vintage-boho-1970s-lace-crochet-top-v 1940s French Sheer Pink Hooded Headscarf https://www.etsy.com/listing/268909635/vintage-1940s-gauze-hood-pink-hood
1960s maxi dress with shear cape 1940s wedding dress in organza broderie anglais Edwardian tea dress 1950s nightgown 1960s silk & rayon chiffon scarf