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Ball Dress 1899Gold low cut gown with shoulder straps (tied into bows), roses worn on the corsage, draped lace edge panel to the skirt, lace applique & purple ruched trim Date: 1899
Social / French Party 1931Two evening dresses by Philippe Rodier: one in dark green with a gored skirt and diamond buckle on one hip; the other is in pale blue. Date: April 1931
Officers of State C14ThOfficers of State in super- tunics including a garnache with cape-like sleeves, garde- corp & a sleeveless version with placket or fitchet. N.B Hoods with liripipes. Date: 14th century
Capes and coats 1933Two models wearing fashionable outdoor wear; (left) Sleeveless coat for the summer that is very effective contrast, with the dress showing on the sleeves
Crochet moonray dress by Clobber, 1966Silver crochet moonray dress by Clobber, the boutique launched by designer Jeff Banks in Blackheath in 1964 (the same year Mary Evans Picture Library also launched in Blackheath)
Susan Small and Mr Dino of America dresses, 1965All-white dress by Susan Small in crisp Arnel sharkskin with tramline stitching that breaks into sharp pleats above the knee. Made to drip and dry and stay just the way it is
Linen dress from Harrods, 1965Navy linen dress frogged with vivid scarlet braid from a selection of gay young American dresses at Harrods. Date: 1965
Frederica evening dress, 1961A cocktail dress in fine wool available from Frederica, a brand name of Frederick Starke. 1961. Date: 1961
Jaeger fashion 1965Model wearing a Jaeger wool suit in marigold frieze, worn with a sleeveless white wool sweater and white linen hat. She is posed in the stock order department at Dormeuil
Pringle fashion 1965A model wearing cashmere knitwear by Pringle of Scotland, the classic knitwear brand. The intarsia-patterned sleeveless sweater in pineapple and white is teamed with a classic pineapple cardigan
Dainty frock of opal hues, page of instructions in a brochure, Dy-o-la Dyes. Date: 1920s
The Birthday dressA dress design based on front covers of the magazine La Vie Parisienne. Date: 1935
Knitted sleeveless waistcoat, circa 1941A lady models a knitted sleeveless waistcoat, circa 1941. She holds what looks like a budding chesnut branch in her hands-perhaps shes doing a spot of gardening. Date: c. 1941
Ladies knitted cable pullover and jerkin, circa 1941Two cheerful looking outdoors-types model a cable pullover and a sleeveless jerkin, made from the same knitting pattern. They hold on to a knotted woollen rope. Date: c. 1941
Advert for Aertex athletic vest 1932Aertex for buoyant health! The innumerable air cells of the wonderful Aertex Cellular weave keep the body refreshed with a constant supply of vital oxygen
Sleeveless flapper gown 1923Designed by Isobel. 1920s sleeveless flapper gown expressed in lame, mink fur trimmed hem and a train attached to side. Holding three white ostrich feathers. Date: 1923
Givenchy fashion, 1964A dress by Givenchy, incisively seamed along princess lines, and sleeveless, in crisp, black silk, the seams diverging towards the hem
Fashionable long length evening dress 1934Model wearing sleeveless long length evening dress with floral print, available from Woolland Bros, Knightsbridge. Date: 1934
Girl in Beach WrapA girl in red sunglasses wears a very short, sleeveless, wrap-over beach robe in a bold floral print with a plain border trim... cool. Date: 1969
Miss Perfection Alias Sandra StormeAlias Sandra Storme. English dancer and actress. Date: 1937
Three dresses by Beer, Premet and Martial et ArmandThree fashionable women wearing evening dresses. On the left, a salmon pink narrow strap tubular satin crepe casino dress with embroidered silver pearls and a green fan detail at the hip, by Beer
Four young ladies in fashionable summer outfits
Two young ladies in evening dresses by BeerTwo fashionable young ladies in sleeveless evening dresses by Beer. On the left, blue moire decorated with roses and small pearls
Two young ladies in dresses by Jeanne LanvinTwo fashionable young ladies wearing dresses by Jeanne Lanvin. On the left, an afternoon dress in raspberry-coloured crepe with silver embroidery
Three young ladies in evening outfits by WorthThree fashionable young ladies in evening outfits by Worth. On the left, a casino dress in bright pink satin crepe with black fur border and jet black belt
Two ladies in dresses by DoeuilletTwo fashionable ladies wearing tubular dresses by Doeuillet. On the left, a black sleeveless satin casino dress with scoop neckline and pleated handkerchief hemline
Two young ladies in dresses by DoucetTwo fashionable young ladies in sleeveless afternoon dresses by Doucet. On the left, a black silk chiffon and tulle tubular dress embroidered with white pearls
Two ladies in dresses by Doucet and BeerTwo fashionable ladies in the latest sleeveless dresses. On the left, a pink crepe dress with crystal edging and three layers of frills at the hem, by Doucet
Two young ladies in evening dresses by Redfern
Two young ladies in dresses by MolyneuxTwo fashionable young ladies in sleeveless dresses by Molyneux. On the left, in grey, white and black, with white ostrich feathers at the hem. On the right, blue with a pink flower at the hip. 1924
Two ladies in evening outfits by Paul Poiret and Beer
Two dresses by Martial et Armand and BernardTwo fashionable ladies wearing the latest dress designs. On the left, a long sleeved pink crepe two tier dress with dark pink velvet trim and matching brimmed hat, by Martial et Armand
Two ladies in dresses by Martial et Armand and DoeuilletTwo fashionable young ladies in the latest dresses. On the left, a sleeveless mauve dress in satin crepe with black and gold lace detail, by Martial et Armand
Three evening dresses by Doeuillet and Beer
Three women in outfits by DoeuilletThree women wearing outfits by Doeuillet. On the left, a grey sleeveless tubular dress with scattered gold design, and red trim around neckline, hem and hips
Three young ladies in dresses by BeerThree young ladies wearing dresses by Beer. On the left, a sleeveless black dress with white large pebble print, sash around hips and red bow
Two young ladies in dresses by Martial et Armand and WorthTwo fashionable young ladies in the latest sleeveless dresses. On the left, a dress in black and red satin crepe with geometrical designs, by Martial et Armand
Two sleeveless evening dresses by DoeuilletTwo fashionable sleeveless evening dresses by Doeuillet. On the left, a v-necked green dress with gold speckles. On the right, a black crepe dress with embroidered scoop neck
Evening dresses by Drecoll, and Philippe and Gaston
Young lady in evening dress by JennyYoung lady wearing a black sleeveless beaded evening dress with v-neckline and angular sheer hemline, by Jenny. 1924
Young lady in evening dress by Jeanne LanvinYoung lady wearing a sleeveless gold sheer lace evening dress worn over a white slip, with a pearl and emerald belt, by Jeanne Lanvin. 1924
Outfits by Doeuillet, Beer and DrecollThree young ladies wearing the latest spring outfits. On the left, a brown 3/4 length coat with black fur on cuffs and high standing collar, with tie at the hips, by Doeuillet
Young lady in dinner dress by Paul PoiretYoung lady wearing dinner dress with narrow beaded straps, trimmed in gold metal and black crepe satin green, by Paul Poiret. 1924
1960s fashion, wearing Ronald Paterson for the poloA girl hugs her polo player boyfriend wearing a casual dress by Ronald Paterson in brilliant turquoise shantung. The dress is sleeveless
Portrait of a young boy wearing a shirt, school tie and knitted sleeveless jumper
GERMAN NOBLES 1570-88Two German noblemen wear small ruffs, doublets, cut-fingered pumps, hose or breeches ornamented with embroidery or ribbon bows, a sleeveless jerkin & short cloak. Date: 1570 - 1588
Turkish Trousers 1911A daring young lady wears the fashionable yet scandalous harem pants or Turkish trousers with a sleeveless bolero & turban or toque. 1911