Elegant Vintage Styles

Sophisticated black and white images of women in elegant dresses and outfits, embodying classic glamour and 1950s fashion influences.

1950s BRUNETTE WOMAN WEARING LONG WHITE GRECIAN DRESS COSTUME HOLDING MASK TO EYES LOOKING AT CAMERA

1950s BRUNETTE WOMAN WEARING LONG WHITE GRECIAN DRESS COSTUME HOLDING MASK TO EYES LOOKING AT CAMERA

John Cavanagh's silk tailleur in black and grey stripes is moulded closely to the body with an extremely fitted jacket and pencil slim skirt. The collar is folded forward. February 26, 1953. (Photo by John Rupert Hutton French/Fairfax Media).

Studio shot of fashion model posing in elegant clothing

1950S Woman Full Length Wearing Lacy Evening Dress Gown Fur Stole Necklace Glamour Style Fashion

Studio shot of fashion model posing in elegant clothing

Portrait of elegant young woman

Model wearing coveralls with insignia 'FFI' (Fashion for Industry) and matching cap. 1953.

Vintage Photograph. Midshot of woman in dress and fur coat hand to kneck turned around in a elegant pose.

In the Image, Ilona Karolewna with a coat from 1927.

Wartime Fashion - Paris Date: circa 1920

Vintage photograph. Woman in full length dress standing with arm leaning on small settee couch

Vintage Photograph. Full body shot of woman with arm on hip and mouth open leaning backwards.

Portrait of a young woman standing with her arms akimbo

Vintage photograph. Stylish woman wearing fur coat striking a pose while standing next to column pedestal

Portrait of woman wearing dress

Portrait of woman in elegant clothing

Portrait of woman wearing floral skirt

12/31/1943. In the Image, autumn coat in black and white checkered wool with wide black cloth edges. Fastens inside with small buttons. The Japanese-shaped sleeves have bias strips along the entire length. Black felt hat.

La femme chic, outfit by the French fashion designer Jacques Fath, Paris, January 1943. Artist: Unknown

Vintage Photograph. Woman puts her hands on her hips as she poses wearing a white dress with ruffles at the waist.

07/31/1921. Folded Skirt and Crespon Coat to be at Home, Geo model.

1960S Woman Wearing Fur Coat

Jane Cartwright Model Released. Vintage Photograph. Blonde woman with bob hairstyle wearing sleeveless dress standing on white background with hand raised to rest on cheek, other hand out to side

Vintage Photograph. Woman in long gown smiling with hand out

Red haired, Esta Carp, models wears an evening gawn in next seasons newest color, charcoal. June 29, 1951.

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

United States: c. 1959 A woman wearing a McCall's pattern 5055 pencil dress of cotton feed bag fabric.

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

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

Mid adult woman smoking cigarette in dress

Poll photo collection. Fashion photography. Mannequin with Japon and Bontstola of the fashion house Vogelsang Krause at the Spui in Amsterdam. 1933. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Vintage Photograph. Full length view of woman standing on white background wearing diamond patterned dress gesturing with hands

Lee Miller, Self portrait, modelling Mado-Dobbs sports hat and Mirande coat, Paris ,1930, Tate Britain, National Gallery of British Art, London, England.

Portrait of a young woman smiling

Woman posing in draped gown (OV2019_627)

Fashion model posing against curtain, 1931

Portrait of woman in elegant clothing

Portrait of woman in elegant clothing

Studio shot of young woman smiling

Portrait of a young woman standing

Vintage photograph. Woman wearing fur coat standing next to column pedestal

Vintage Photograph. Full length view of woman standing on white background wearing diamond patterned dress

Afternoon dress of printed faille with hat and parasol for early spring, 1923. Photo: Courtesy Everett Collection

12/31/1935. In the Image, Toilete Made of crepe in navy blue and White, World model.

Vintage Photograph. Woman in dress holding umbrella on blank background. Frame 1

Portrait of young woman posing with hand on hip

In the Image, 1926 coat designed by Amy Linker.

A cute schoolgirl (EV003016_H)

12/31/1944. In Natural silk, with a White background, with a very light print of Black Lines, this Japanese style suit is Made. From the middle of the chest to the waist, it has a red silk band that gives a new note to the model. The bag matches the dress.

Vintage Photograph. Full length woman with hand on hip.

Portrait of young woman posing

Portrait of young woman with facial expression

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

Vintage Photograph. A young woman in a black dress walking away from frame.

Portrait of a young woman looking surprised

Spring Ensembles : For casual daytime wear, Maggy Rouff tops a lightweight greige wool dress with a bright red cardigan jacket. The slim-lined wool jacket, with elbow-length sleeves, is collarless to complement the dramatic starched organdy collar that finishes the dress. February 18, 1955. (Photo by United Press).

1950's

Portrait of young woman lifting up her evening gown

Vintage photograph. Woman in coat, dress, and feathered hat holding white gloves and purse around wrist

A smart, shirtwaister dress with a reed slim skirt and shiny gilt buttons worn with a mock croc belt by Sambo. The autumnal print silk scarf by Lanvin Castillo and crocodile handbag from Charles Jourdan. 1962

Vintage Photograph. Young blonde woman smiles and looks away.

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

09/03/1944. In the Image, afternoon dress model presented in the United States.

1940s FULL LENGTH PORTRAIT BRUNETTE WOMAN WEARING EVENING GOWN MATCHING BOLERO JACKET STANDING BY CHAIR

United States: c. 1955. A woman showing the latest fashion, wearing a pencil dress and holding her purse.

12/31/1945. In the Image, I am wearing a coat for Spring, in reddish brown Fine Wool with Wooden Buttons. The funny hat is of the same kind, with a green ribbon. The "Sport" bag is made of brown leather.

Vintage Photograph. Brunette woman wearing evening gown, pearl necklace, long white gloves and cape in front of white background turned to side, Frame 2

Glamorous evening dress of black silk jersey is a copy of a Jacques Fath model. The wide scarf tied high at the back can be worn across the shoulders for a more covered-up look. January 04, 1953.

Vintage Photograph. Woman with bob hairstyle wearing diagonal stripe dress standing on white backdrop with arms outstretched looking up

Vintage Photograph. A woman in a sleeveless dress and white gloves waving one hand in air against a white backdrop. DAMAGED.

Vintage Photograph. Woman sits for studio portrait while wearing leopard print dress she smiles.

Studio shot of elegant woman

The return of the ballgown 'a la Grecque'; a pearly white chiffon dress with flounced skirt and shoestring strapped bodice swathed at the waist and accentuated by a bow of pink satin, worn with chandalier earrings in pearl and diamond. By Balmain. Date: 1962

Studio shot of young woman in dress

Women's fashion in the 1940s. A young woman in a typical 1940s outfit, a bright colored long dress. Her name is Hjördig Genberg and is the wife of British actor David Niven. Photo Kristoffersson Ref X34-4. Sweden 1946

FASHIONS OF 1934 (1934), directed by WILLIAM DIETERLE.

Young woman wearing elegant dress smiling

Hollywood, California: 1935 Actress Helen Parrish models a fashionable winter coat and hat. She is currently starring in "A Dog of Flanders".

Mary Jane, fashion choices, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell

In the Image, a coat from 1935 designed by Bruyere.

Eine reife Frau über 50 in transparenter Kleiung posiert und träumt mit Hortensien in einem verwunschenem Garten und an der Tür des 300 Jahre altem Gutshauses / A mature woman over 50 in transparent dress poses and dreams with hydrangeas in an enchanted garden and at the door of the 300 year old manor house / *** A mature woman over 50 in transparent dress poses and dreams with hydrangeas in an enchanted garden and at the door of the 300 year old manor house

Portrait of woman in elegant clothing

1920s PORTRAIT SMILING ATTRACTIVE BLONDE WOMAN WEARING SLINKY SEXY EVENING GOWN SITTING ON CHAIR ARM LOOKING AT CAMERA

Vintage Photograph. Full length view of woman standing on white background wearing diamond patterned dress gesturing with hands raised

1960s FULL LENGTH PORTRAIT ELEGANT BLONDE WOMAN WEARING DRESS WITH FULL DRAPED SLEEVES LONG GLOVES POSING BY COLUMN OUTDOORS

Vintage Photograph. A woman wearing a black skirt and cardigan holding a paper bag of groceries walking towards the camera. Frame 3.

Portrait of woman wearing evening gown

Dinner gown with black skirt and chiffon blouse, 1922. Photo: Courtesy Everett Collection

Mrs. Ruark - "Mama" Ruark wore her New York "cold shoulder" model at Randwick yesterday. The material is pink crease-resisting silk surah. Her hat is of pink velour with a black pixie peak. January 1, 1950.

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

Vintage Photograph. A full figure image of a woman with both hands on her right hip.

Vintage photograph. Woman in fur coat and black gloves wearing lipstick

Young woman touching rubbing her toes (EV005563_H)

In the Image, pajamas from 1931.

Portrait of a young woman posing

Studio portrait of woman in wedding dress

Young woman in evening dress, studio shot

c. 1950

Portrait of woman in elegant clothing

Vintage Photograph. Older woman has a stern look upon her face while she points and wears a dress in studio portrait.

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