Elegant Vintage Fashion

Classic portraits of women in elegant evening dresses and stylish coats, showcasing timeless fashion from the early to mid-20th century. Monochrome tones enhance the sophisticated mood.

Side profile of a young woman holding a transparent cloth

Portrait of woman in elegant clothing

Portrait of woman wearing dress

Paris, France: April, 1936. A fashion shot from France showing an evening dress with its double train.

In the Image, coat from 1923.

In the Image, coat from 1944.

In the Image, a coat from 1927. The Model, Miss Natli Barr wears sportswear Imported from Scotland.

Woman posing in a exotic dress (EV007043_H)

The Duchess of Argyll (1912 - 1993), previously Miss Margaret Whigham and then Mrs Charles Sweeny, pictured in the dress she wore for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in 1953. The sheath-like, silver lame dress, encrusted with silver crystal and diamante embroidery was made for her by Victor Stiebel. Over it she wears the traditional peeress's robe of pure silk velvet banded with ermine. Date: 1953

Most women prefer the long nightgown. November 30, 1955.

Magnificence - for one day. . . A model in the Royal dressmaker's proudly displays the regalia of a countess. A Hartnell model proudly displays the Coronation regalia of a countess. October 24, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Portrait of Joan Bennett, Fox Films star in crepe gown, two tones of blue crepe Korrigan were used to create this stunning coat worn with blue crepe dinner gown by Joan Bennett, Fox Films star. Collar and cuffs are of silver-tipped fox fur. Bracelets are of blue crystal beads and rhinestones

Young woman wearing dress posing by fence, 1931

1950S Woman Peeking From Behind Screen At Evening Gown Getting Dressed

Tiny white tailored hat and pencil-slim black silk suit was worn by Mrs. Dick Allen who added a black and white patterned handbag. October 4, 1953.

Studio shot of fashion model posing in coat, 1931

Portrait of woman wearing dress and hat

Poll photo collection. Fashion photography. Mannequin with mantle suit from the fashion house Vogelsang Krause at the Spui in Amsterdam. 1933. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

A dress and 'monkey' jacket by California Cottons in pure silk of dark green spattered with pale flowers. The dress is sleeveless and 'would be perfect for cocktail parties.' Date: 1957

Portrait of a young woman smiling

1950s YOUNG WOMAN WALKING BALANCING A BOOK ON HER HEAD GRACEFUL

Poll photo collection. Fashion house Paquin. A model at fashion house Paquin, Paris. 1936. France, Paris

20,000 Sequins In The Limelight - Scintillating success in a sheath of 20,000 sequins is Lynda Gloria, 24-year-old singer and dancer known as the 'parisian Bombshell', who will wear the gown in TV's 'Limelight' show this evening (Monday). The dress is a Paris model. Lynda, born in Algiers of Franco-Spanish parents, has commered TV's 'Cafe Continentale'. September 18, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Vintage Photograph. Timeless elegance captured in a vintage perfume portrait.

Studio shot of young woman in dress on white background

California: 1936. A young woman in a fashionable white summer jacket and dress.©Underwood Archives

Travel Calf Bag. The top opening framed handbag with an outside pocket for easy access to travel documents. The model wears a full coat and tailored hat. Her sharply defined eyebrows and lips are very 1950's. Ca. 1952

Anefo photo collection. Fashion show Offermans in Pays Bas. September 16, 1949. Pays Bas

Well dressed mid adult woman

Young woman in elegant dress posing in corridor, 1931

Utility Clothes- Fashion Restrictions in Wartime Britain, 1943 A model leans against a window sill as she shows off her mustard-coloured wool Spectator dress, costing 11 coupons. She is also wearing a dark-coloured turban and holding a handbag with a large metal clasp.

A model at an art exhibition wearing a skirt suit of pure silk shantung in a coffee colour splashed with black by Marcus. It has a pleated skirt and a pretty wide-collared neckline. Date: 1953

Portrait of a young woman leaning on an umbrella

Woman in print dress (OV2019_469)

Fashion of the 1940s. Professional fashion model Kim Söderlund, 1922-2007. Pictured full figure standing beside a small table and mirror, wearing an dressing gown Sweden 1940s. Photo Kristoffersson 89A-10

1930s 1940s 1950s WOMAN PEDESTRIAN SITTING ON SIDEWALK STEPS SHOE OFF RUBBING TIRED ACHING FEET

Young woman posing in floral dress by garden chairs

In the Image, coat from 1926.

A suit by Pierre Cardin in red wool with its stark lines emphasising the hip line. It is teamed with a tobacco brown straw hat and gloves. Date: 1960

Googie In Lamb British film star, Googie Withers, models this new Kimono-styled jacket in Tescan Embors lamb. The jacket features tailored revers and unusual shaped pockets. British film star, Googie Withers, models this new kimono-styled jacket in Tescan Embros lamb. The jacket features tailored revers and unusual shaped pockets. March 12, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Elegant vintage fashion: woman wearing a stylish hat with a veil.

1930S 1940S Portrait Woman Straw Hat Floral Dress One Hand Up To Hat Gloves Fashion Beauty

Woman modeling dress , Fashion industry, Fashion models, Massachusetts College of Art

Young woman posing in laced black dress

A photograph taken at the special request of the Queen in order to showcase the workmanship of the gown, the work of Norman Hartnell. It is white satin, with a fitted bodice and neck-line cut square over the shoulders before curving into a heart shape. The gown features golden crystals, graduated diamonds and pearls, as well as representations of the Leek of Wales, Thistle of Scotland, Shamrock of Ireland and Tudor Rose of England. 1953

Ready for the rain (OV2019_655)

Woman modeling dress , Fashion industry, Fashion models, Massachusetts College of Art

Overcoat. 1955

Vintage photograph. Woman in fur coat leaning on table

Nylon mixed with cotton give a silk-liked sheen to this ballet-length party frock in Jungle green. Worn with it, a tiered bolero in white nylon fur fabric, practical because it can be sponged clean. c1962

Portrait of woman wearing sundress

Elegant young woman gestures to come hither (EV006139_H)

Vintage Photograph. Woman in traditional Scottish clothing on white background. Frame 2

Mannequin Judy Barraclough, now in London models, a Molyneux suit in navy wool from his latest collection. March 8, 1950. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).

Portrait of woman in elegant clothing

Portrait of woman in elegant clothing

Wedding Dress. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 45.5 x 30.7 cm (17 15/16 x 12 1/16 in.). Medium: black and white photograph. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: American 20th Century.

12/31/1945. In the Image, gray and white travel coat with turban and Matching knit suit.

Vintage Photograph. Woman in long gown and feathered hat on white background. Frame 3

Luxurious fur trimmed dress of 1945, by Hans Geiger of New York. It features extremely broad padded shoulders, with bodice fullness shaped by pleats at from the shoulder seams. The front closure is accented by one large button at the neck.

Vintage Photograph. Woman poses in dress with no sleevs she looks to the right of frame smiling.

An evening dress with a plunging halter neck-line and full, swirling skirt made from a tropical flower print Ever-glaze cotton. Date: 1953

Coronation Glamour -- This lovely Coronation robe - a copy of a Viscountess's robe - was shown in the Spring Collection of the Moygashel fashion group at London's Dorchester Hotel. November 17, 1952. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

"Bond Street" Bride -- ***** his lovely white satin wedding gown worn by Hazel Court plays an importees ***** in the story of "Bond Street", new Associated British /Anatole de ***** picture, which mirrors 24 hour in the life of one of the world's ***** famous and fashionable streets. It is made as a two-piece with tailored lines, with the top embroidered (heavy beads, pearls and sequins). It is one of the many exquisite gowns created for "Bond Street" by young British designer Peter McCullouch.A scene from the new associated British/Anntole de ground film, "Bond Street", story of 24 hours in the life of one of the wold's most famous streets, which stars Jean Kent, Roland Young, Dewek Far, Ronald Howard, Hazel court, Robert Fleming, Kathleen Harrison and Czech actress, Paula Valenska. March 27, 1948.

Vintage photograph. Full length photo of woman wearing two piece skirt suit and hat carrying purse

Spectacular .... This spectacular hat was seen at the Theatre and Film Carnival at Roehampton to-day, it was worn by Margaret Leighton .... June 2, 1950. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Portrait of young woman in belted dress, smiling, 1931

Poll photo collection. Fashion photography. Stalaume cup with hat and scarf from the fa. Imans. 1933. France, Paris

In the Image, coat from 1942.

Coronation Hair Styles "Coronation Fantasy" . . . . A Fantasy hairstyle which was recently shown at an international event in Brussells. Coronation hair styles by the members of the fellowship of hair style artists of great Britain at Park Lane House to-day. February 10, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Vintage photograph. Woman in dress smiling at camera.

For the journey and en route anywhere, this wonderful tweed suit and three-quarter length white coat are perfect travellers. Simply leave the top coat at home when you are lunching in moderate climes. Use the coat over cottons after sundown. Coat by Matita and suit by Marshall and Snelgrove. Fibreglass luggage by Revelation. Date: 1958

Fashion at the Longchamp racecourse. In the Image, coat from 1936.

Jean Dawnay - English Fashion Model. September 10, 1952.

Fashion, Woman in Evening Dress, 1920s, Germany, Europe

Vintage photograph. Woman with dark hair wearing full length dress leaning next to folding room divider

A crease-resisting nylon tulle evening dress from Marshall and Snelgrove, one of a quartette of outfits showcased by the Tatler as being perfect for the Coronation summer of 1953. Its ruched bodice is finished with a broad band of gold embroidery decorated with crystal jewels to match the colour of the frock. Date: 1953

Oversized neck rest

Portrait of a woman in a veiled hat looking sad (EV005848_H)

Young woman hanging up a skirt in the closet (EV004857_H)

Portrait of a nude young woman draped in a sheet (EV005689_H)

While everyone else shivered in London recently, model Adrienne Germain stripped down to a minimum of underwear, put on a transparent track-suit -and got warm in 15 minutes. In a chilly room over an undertaker's shop, she was demonstrating the latest slimming routine. Women can wear the track-suit for an hour or so while doing household chores, it is claimed, and the surplus ounces will melt away. February 13, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Vintage Photograph. Woman smiles as she unpacks fur coat from box in studio portrait.

Bal Masque - The Countess Beatty chose a mask of floral design for last night's Bal Masque in of the National Association and London Union of Mixed Clubs and Girls Clubs. Most of the 400 guests wore elaborate masks and head dresses and prizes were given for the best masks. January 28, 1954. (Photo by Evening Standard Picture).

A navy toadstool hat in coarse staw with deep red and white roses decorating the crown, 1939. Date: 1939

Stone-grey faille dinner dress is sleeveless, has plunging neckline. Stranded wool stole striped with gold. March 17, 1952.

Quintessential 1950s model, Barbara Goalen, modelling a a black coat, line with a red and white Ascher print (which, when detatched, itself makes a coat or a dress) is worn over a plain, black dress with a tiered skirt, the tiny hat matching the lining. Available from Marshall and Snelgrove gown and millinery departments. Date: 1954

1960S Pretty Young Woman Wearing Tiara Fur Stole And String Of Pearls

Vintage Photograph. Woman in coat with purse stepping and smiling

Woman; inscribed 'Miss Bishop' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Joan in Pale Gold -- Actress Joan Greenwood will wear this pale gold gown for her presentation to the Royal Party at the Royal Film Performance on Monday. It has a tiny pleated bodice and a very full skirt. With it she wears on ostrich feathered headdress. October 25, 1952.

Young woman in an elegant dress sitting on the steps (EV004892_H)

Young woman applying lip balm by dressing table (EV007988_H)

United States: c. 1957 A model wearing a gold embroidery illuminates cotton velveteen by Brigance of Sportsmaker.

Poll photo collection. Restaurant Wivex located in the Facade building of Park Tivoli. Mannequin in evening dress on a staircase in the Wivex restaurant. March 1954. Denmark, Copenhagen

Anefo photo collection. International household fair in RAI, Amsterdam; Stand Laura Ashley, dresses and wallpaper in the same design. April 23, 1976. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Poll photo collection. Fashion photography. Model in a suit in Paris. 1948. France, Paris