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Sleeveless Collection (page 2)

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Ball Dress 1899

Ball Dress 1899
Gold 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Social / French Party 1931

Social / French Party 1931
Two 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Officers of State C14Th

Officers of State C14Th
Officers 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Capes and coats 1933

Capes and coats 1933
Two models wearing fashionable outdoor wear; (left) Sleeveless coat for the summer that is very effective contrast, with the dress showing on the sleeves

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Crochet moonray dress by Clobber, 1966

Crochet moonray dress by Clobber, 1966
Silver 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)

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Susan Small and Mr Dino of America dresses, 1965

Susan Small and Mr Dino of America dresses, 1965
All-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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Linen dress from Harrods, 1965

Linen dress from Harrods, 1965
Navy linen dress frogged with vivid scarlet braid from a selection of gay young American dresses at Harrods. Date: 1965

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Frederica evening dress, 1961

Frederica evening dress, 1961
A cocktail dress in fine wool available from Frederica, a brand name of Frederick Starke. 1961. Date: 1961

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Jaeger fashion 1965

Jaeger fashion 1965
Model 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Pringle fashion 1965

Pringle fashion 1965
A 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Dainty frock of opal hues

Dainty frock of opal hues, page of instructions in a brochure, Dy-o-la Dyes. Date: 1920s

Background imageSleeveless Collection: The Birthday dress

The Birthday dress
A dress design based on front covers of the magazine La Vie Parisienne. Date: 1935

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Knitted sleeveless waistcoat, circa 1941

Knitted sleeveless waistcoat, circa 1941
A 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Ladies knitted cable pullover and jerkin, circa 1941

Ladies knitted cable pullover and jerkin, circa 1941
Two 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Advert for Aertex athletic vest 1932

Advert for Aertex athletic vest 1932
Aertex for buoyant health! The innumerable air cells of the wonderful Aertex Cellular weave keep the body refreshed with a constant supply of vital oxygen

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Sleeveless flapper gown 1923

Sleeveless flapper gown 1923
Designed 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Givenchy fashion, 1964

Givenchy fashion, 1964
A dress by Givenchy, incisively seamed along princess lines, and sleeveless, in crisp, black silk, the seams diverging towards the hem

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Fashionable long length evening dress 1934

Fashionable long length evening dress 1934
Model wearing sleeveless long length evening dress with floral print, available from Woolland Bros, Knightsbridge. Date: 1934

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Girl in Beach Wrap

Girl in Beach Wrap
A 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Miss Perfection Alias Sandra Storme

Miss Perfection Alias Sandra Storme
Alias Sandra Storme. English dancer and actress. Date: 1937

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Three dresses by Beer, Premet and Martial et Armand

Three dresses by Beer, Premet and Martial et Armand
Three 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Four young ladies in fashionable summer outfits

Four young ladies in fashionable summer outfits

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Two young ladies in evening dresses by Beer

Two young ladies in evening dresses by Beer
Two fashionable young ladies in sleeveless evening dresses by Beer. On the left, blue moire decorated with roses and small pearls

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Two young ladies in dresses by Jeanne Lanvin

Two young ladies in dresses by Jeanne Lanvin
Two fashionable young ladies wearing dresses by Jeanne Lanvin. On the left, an afternoon dress in raspberry-coloured crepe with silver embroidery

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Three young ladies in evening outfits by Worth

Three young ladies in evening outfits by Worth
Three 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Two ladies in dresses by Doeuillet

Two ladies in dresses by Doeuillet
Two fashionable ladies wearing tubular dresses by Doeuillet. On the left, a black sleeveless satin casino dress with scoop neckline and pleated handkerchief hemline

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Two young ladies in dresses by Doucet

Two young ladies in dresses by Doucet
Two fashionable young ladies in sleeveless afternoon dresses by Doucet. On the left, a black silk chiffon and tulle tubular dress embroidered with white pearls

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Two ladies in dresses by Doucet and Beer

Two ladies in dresses by Doucet and Beer
Two 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Two young ladies in evening dresses by Redfern

Two young ladies in evening dresses by Redfern

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Two young ladies in dresses by Molyneux

Two young ladies in dresses by Molyneux
Two 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Two ladies in evening outfits by Paul Poiret and Beer

Two ladies in evening outfits by Paul Poiret and Beer

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Two dresses by Martial et Armand and Bernard

Two dresses by Martial et Armand and Bernard
Two 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Two ladies in dresses by Martial et Armand and Doeuillet

Two ladies in dresses by Martial et Armand and Doeuillet
Two 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Three evening dresses by Doeuillet and Beer

Three evening dresses by Doeuillet and Beer

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Three women in outfits by Doeuillet

Three women in outfits by Doeuillet
Three 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Three young ladies in dresses by Beer

Three young ladies in dresses by Beer
Three young ladies wearing dresses by Beer. On the left, a sleeveless black dress with white large pebble print, sash around hips and red bow

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Two young ladies in dresses by Martial et Armand and Worth

Two young ladies in dresses by Martial et Armand and Worth
Two 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Two sleeveless evening dresses by Doeuillet

Two sleeveless evening dresses by Doeuillet
Two 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Evening dresses by Drecoll, and Philippe and Gaston

Evening dresses by Drecoll, and Philippe and Gaston

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Young lady in evening dress by Jenny

Young lady in evening dress by Jenny
Young lady wearing a black sleeveless beaded evening dress with v-neckline and angular sheer hemline, by Jenny. 1924

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Young lady in evening dress by Jeanne Lanvin

Young lady in evening dress by Jeanne Lanvin
Young lady wearing a sleeveless gold sheer lace evening dress worn over a white slip, with a pearl and emerald belt, by Jeanne Lanvin. 1924

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Outfits by Doeuillet, Beer and Drecoll

Outfits by Doeuillet, Beer and Drecoll
Three 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Young lady in dinner dress by Paul Poiret

Young lady in dinner dress by Paul Poiret
Young lady wearing dinner dress with narrow beaded straps, trimmed in gold metal and black crepe satin green, by Paul Poiret. 1924

Background imageSleeveless Collection: 1960s fashion, wearing Ronald Paterson for the polo

1960s fashion, wearing Ronald Paterson for the polo
A girl hugs her polo player boyfriend wearing a casual dress by Ronald Paterson in brilliant turquoise shantung. The dress is sleeveless

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Portrait of a young boy

Portrait of a young boy wearing a shirt, school tie and knitted sleeveless jumper

Background imageSleeveless Collection: GERMAN NOBLES 1570-88

GERMAN NOBLES 1570-88
Two 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

Background imageSleeveless Collection: Turkish Trousers 1911

Turkish Trousers 1911
A daring young lady wears the fashionable yet scandalous harem pants or Turkish trousers with a sleeveless bolero & turban or toque. 1911



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