dating beaded dress

[Aimee]

any help dating this piece would be appreciated. i'm thinking 1920s / 30's but can't put my finger on it. also, can anyone tell what material? it feels like chiffon? thank you!

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Definitely 1920s and GORGEOUS! It looks like a silk chiffon.

 

[StitchesandSnags]

That is so 1920s my soul hurts. Is the beading still intact?

 

[Aimee]

thank you for your help! there are some areas of loss, but for the most part all of the beading is intact

 

[StitchesandSnags]

thank you for your help! there are some areas of loss, but for the most part all of the beading is intact

Thank goodness! What a marvellous representation of the 1920s.

 

[pastperfect2]

That's a beautiful dress, very much in the Art Deco style.
That tabard over under dress style is most likely early to middle 20s, say 1922 - 1925 ish, although others here can narrow it down more for you. The snap closures would go on the left. It could be silk or rayon chiffon, and the under dress might be silk crepe de chine, but I'd have to see and feel it.

 

[Vintage.California.Rose]

Very beautiful and yes, very 1920's. What a find!

 

[Aimee]

Thank you so much for your help!