Sleeveless Collection

Flapper on Bonnet 1927
A girl on a bonnet: wears a skimpy sleeveless white drop waist dress hitched up to expose her thighs, T-bar shoes, a cloche hat & a scarf a la Isadora Duncan

Three German Sunlovers
One-piece bathing costumes for men & women. His is striped, the ladys ones have V -necks & short legs. The lady in the sleeveless costume wears bathing shoes or espadrilles

Autumn fashions, Evening Dress
Evening wear fashions for 1916 showing two elegant ladies modelling sleeveless, plunge back gowns with high waists and full skirts typical of the World War One period

Coco Chanel in her own designs
Coco Chanel in the garden of her hotel in the Faubourg St. Honore in a cardigan suit made with a sleeveless jumper of her own design. Date: 1929

Woman in flapper dress 1923
Soft georgette evening gown, with cross-over bodice, edged with narrow band of self-coloured satin. Two flat panels appeared at the front and back of the skirt

Evening Dress 1922
Sleeveless, slash neck Chinese or orientally inspired black dress by Worth with red tassel detail which with the horizontal & vertical drapery draws attention to the hips

Veet advertisement, 1926
Advertisement for Veet hair removal cream from 1926 - don t let disfiguring growths of superfluous hair destroy your charm and daintiness any longer

1960s crimplene fashion
Models wear outfits in crimplene by Lapidus of Sweden. Date: 1966

Three daytime outfits by Drecoll, Poiret and Jenny
Three women in the latest day wear. On the left, a black scoop neck dress with large red rose to the side, by Drecoll. In the middle, a white, red and black print dress and black coat

Hiking Outfits Advert
Advert for Lang & Norton, specialists in British made hiking outfits, including sensible walking shoes, khaki drill shorts and natty sleeveless pullovers

Evening Dress / Worth 1922
Dusky pink evening gown in a bold printed fabric with a low scooped neckline revealing a sleeveless grey bodice beneath. The skirt is draped up over one hip

Evening Dress / Doucet
Doucet sleeveless Empire-line tunic dress: bouillonnee / puffing at the hem, a gathered tunic with beaded fringing; worn with a vibrantly patterned fur-trimmed coat

Beach Dress
A perfect outfit for the seaside: sleeveless dress with fitted bodice, bow detail, 3/4 length skirt with contrasting fringing, strappy sandals, straw hat & bucket bag

Jon Arason's Chasuble, 16th century (textile)
5304954 Jon Arason's Chasuble, 16th century (textile); (add.info.: Jon Arason's Chasuble, an ornate sleeveless outer vestment worn by a Catholic or High Anglican priest when celebrating Mass)

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - simple sleeveless fashion dress with psychedelic floral print Date: circa late 1960s

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - button-fronted sleeveless dress with tie belt Date: circa late 1960s

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - simple white full-length sleeveless dress Date: circa late 1960s

Model with collie dog outside National Gallery, London
Model in sleeveless summer dress with a pet bearded collie dog outside the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square (with St. Martin's in the Field Church in background). Date: late 1950s

Client: John Craig - Knitwear shoot - September 7, 1966 (2/2) Date: 1966

Jon Arason's Chasuble, 16th century (textile)
5304955 Jon Arason's Chasuble, 16th century (textile); (add.info.: Jon Arason's Chasuble, an ornate sleeveless outer vestment worn by a Catholic or High Anglican priest when celebrating Mass)

Study for Rokoko, 1888. Creator: Carl Larsson
Study for Rokoko, 1888, Unknown date

Davis, Clark, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Davis, Clark, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916

Chapman, M.D. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Chapman, M.D. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915

Braden, Adele, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Nov. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Braden, Adele, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Nov. 5

Beecher, Janet, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Beecher, Janet, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 1

Beecher, Janet, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Beecher, Janet, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 1

Aldrich, Sherwood, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Aldrich, Sherwood, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914

Morgan, D.P. Jr. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1930 Mar. or Apr. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Morgan, D.P. Jr. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1930 Mar. or Apr

Smith, Jean, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Apr. 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Smith, Jean, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Apr. 22

Scholle, E. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 May 7. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Scholle, E. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 May 7

Watson, S.K. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 June 9. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Watson, S.K. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 June 9

Rice, Virginia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rice, Virginia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Morgan, Marion, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 June 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Morgan, Marion, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 June 5

Lyons, Helen, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1917 and 1921. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lyons, Helen, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1917 and 1921

Kramer, A.L. Mrs. (Alice Bishop), seated outdoors, 1932 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Kramer, A.L. Mrs. (Alice Bishop), seated outdoors, 1932

Tuazsky, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Tuazsky, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Mar

Thaw, Evelyn Nesbit, Mrs. portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Thaw, Evelyn Nesbit, Mrs. portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1942

Brounoff, Olga, Miss, portrait photograph, 1928 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Brounoff, Olga, Miss, portrait photograph, 1928

Barnett, Sally, Miss, portrait photograph, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Barnett, Sally, Miss, portrait photograph, 1927

Isadora Duncan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1915 and 1923

Isadora Duncan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1915 and 1923

Heilbroner, L. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Heilbroner, L. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916

Hawksworth, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hawksworth, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915

Hagemeyer, M.E. Scott, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hagemeyer, M.E. Scott, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 15

Marion Morgan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1914 and 1927

Fontaine, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Feb. 2. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Fontaine, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Feb. 2

Gillican, Lucile, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Gillican, Lucile, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915

Mrs. Howard O. Sturges, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. or Apr. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Howard O. Sturges, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. or Apr

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"Sleeveless: A Fashion Evolution Through the Decades" From the flapper on bonnet in 1927 to three German sunlovers basking in style, sleeveless garments have always been a symbol of liberation and elegance. As autumn fashions took center stage, evening dresses adorned with intricate details showcased the allure of bare arms. Coco Chanel herself revolutionized fashion by donning her own sleeveless designs, forever changing the way women dressed. In 1922, an enchanting evening dress captured hearts with its sleeveless silhouette that exuded grace and sophistication. Veet's advertisement in 1926 embraced this trend, emphasizing smooth underarms as a must-have accessory for any fashionable woman. The swinging sixties brought crimplene fashion into vogue, where bold colors and geometric patterns dominated sleeveless ensembles. Women confidently flaunted their arms while embracing this new era of self-expression. Traveling back to the roaring twenties, a woman gracefully donned a flapper dress in 1923 - its sleevelessness reflecting her carefree spirit. Three daytime outfits by Drecoll, Poiret, and Jenny highlighted how different designers incorporated this timeless trend into their creations. Even outdoor activities like hiking were not exempt from embracing sleevelessness; an advert showcasing hiking outfits proved that functionality could coexist with style. Returning to evenings filled with glamour and opulence, Worth's stunning evening dress from 1922 epitomized luxury through its exquisite craftsmanship and delicate absence of sleeves. Lastly, even beachwear was not immune to the allure of going sans sleeves - a breezy beach dress became synonymous with effortless chicness under sunny skies. Throughout history, "sleeveless" has transcended mere fabric choices; it represents empowerment for women who embrace their bodies' beauty while making bold fashion statements.