Antique Dresses

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Antique dresses include a range of apparels, garments and clothing more than 100 years old. These handmade, artistic, and elaborate vintage dresses are available with recognised antique dresses dealers and various auction houses in large number of countries. These rare ensembles are not only eye catching and appealing but also provide an in depth view of the fashion scenario, the tastes of the classes and the masses, popular materials and decorative work in that particular time period.



Types of Antique Dresses Antique Skirts Antique Gowns Antique Shirts Antique Jackets Antique Blazers Antique Corsets Style and Design

Dresses in the 18th and th 19th century were quite elaborate and heavy to wear. Matching accessories including scarves, jewellery, head gears were a common sight. Silk, satin, Corduroy, linen were popularly used to design ensembles with stylish cuts. These vintage dresses were decorated using sequins, stones, beads, colourful threads and prints.



Market for Antique Dresses

From sophisticated European dressing to vintage wedding dresses, there is a growing market for these vintage dresses in the international market. From couture to street style dressing, selective buyers order and get refinished dresses from genuine dealers and also through official websites of large antique collectors.



Source: Antique Crafts
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