Late Edwardian - 1920s Silk Lace Dress – Antique Cream Empire Waist Silk Wedding /Lingerie Dress with Lace Panels

Late Edwardian - 1920s Silk Lace Dress – Antique Cream Empire Waist Silk Wedding /Lingerie Dress with Lace PanelsA beautifully delicate antique dress dating to the late 1910s early 1920s, crafted from soft cream silk and decorated with intricate lace insertion panels. The dress features an elegant empire waistline and a flowing silhouette typical of the transitional period between the late Edwardian era and the early 1920s. The bodice is constructed with vertical lace insertion panels framed by softly gathered silk, while a wide lace band defines the empire

green and purple

Fabric and shearling well preserved

SehnsuchtCollection

Very good vintage condition overall with only gentle signs of wear consistent with age and use

expected signs of wear to the suede

The bodice is structured yet delicate

A rare and highly collectible example of a 1970s piece incorporating genuinely older textile fragments — both wearable and storied

Layer over denim

Clean and well cared for

or style it as outerwear over evening dress for maximum drama

textural and effortlessly statement-making

but rarely capture with the same depth