Sleeveless Collection (page 4)

Officers of State C14Th
Officers of State in super- tunics including a garnache with cape-like sleeves, garde- corp & a sleeveless version with placket or fitchet. N.B Hoods with liripipes. Date: 14th century

Capes and coats 1933
Two models wearing fashionable outdoor wear; (left) Sleeveless coat for the summer that is very effective contrast, with the dress showing on the sleeves

Crochet moonray dress by Clobber, 1966
Silver crochet moonray dress by Clobber, the boutique launched by designer Jeff Banks in Blackheath in 1964 (the same year Mary Evans Picture Library also launched in Blackheath)

Susan Small and Mr Dino of America dresses, 1965
All-white dress by Susan Small in crisp Arnel sharkskin with tramline stitching that breaks into sharp pleats above the knee. Made to drip and dry and stay just the way it is

Linen dress from Harrods, 1965
Navy linen dress frogged with vivid scarlet braid from a selection of gay young American dresses at Harrods. Date: 1965

Frederica evening dress, 1961
A cocktail dress in fine wool available from Frederica, a brand name of Frederick Starke. 1961. Date: 1961

Jaeger fashion 1965
Model wearing a Jaeger wool suit in marigold frieze, worn with a sleeveless white wool sweater and white linen hat. She is posed in the stock order department at Dormeuil

Pringle fashion 1965
A model wearing cashmere knitwear by Pringle of Scotland, the classic knitwear brand. The intarsia-patterned sleeveless sweater in pineapple and white is teamed with a classic pineapple cardigan

Dainty frock of opal hues, page of instructions in a brochure, Dy-o-la Dyes. Date: 1920s

The Birthday dress
A dress design based on front covers of the magazine La Vie Parisienne. Date: 1935

Knitted sleeveless waistcoat, circa 1941
A lady models a knitted sleeveless waistcoat, circa 1941. She holds what looks like a budding chesnut branch in her hands-perhaps shes doing a spot of gardening. Date: c. 1941

Ladies knitted cable pullover and jerkin, circa 1941
Two cheerful looking outdoors-types model a cable pullover and a sleeveless jerkin, made from the same knitting pattern. They hold on to a knotted woollen rope. Date: c. 1941

Advert for Aertex athletic vest 1932
Aertex for buoyant health! The innumerable air cells of the wonderful Aertex Cellular weave keep the body refreshed with a constant supply of vital oxygen

Sleeveless flapper gown 1923
Designed by Isobel. 1920s sleeveless flapper gown expressed in lame, mink fur trimmed hem and a train attached to side. Holding three white ostrich feathers. Date: 1923

Givenchy fashion, 1964
A dress by Givenchy, incisively seamed along princess lines, and sleeveless, in crisp, black silk, the seams diverging towards the hem

Fashionable long length evening dress 1934
Model wearing sleeveless long length evening dress with floral print, available from Woolland Bros, Knightsbridge. Date: 1934

Fashion, Net Insertion and Lace Sleeveless Jacket, Engraving 1876, Uk, Britain, British
FASHION, NET INSERTION AND LACE SLEEVELESS JACKET, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Woman posing in studio, (B&W)

Young woman smiling, (B&W), (Portrait)

Young woman smiling, holding hand on head (B&W), (Portrait)

Enthusiastic looking woman, smiling, posing in studio, (B&W), (Portrait)

Young woman holding finger on lips, posing in studio, (B&W), (Portrait)

Elegant woman in sleeveless gown posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Young couple smiling, posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Young couple standing face to face, smiling, in studio, (B&W)

Girl (4-5) holding doll, posing in studio (B&W), portrait

Woman writing at desk with quill pen, (B&W), elevated view

Girl (12-13) standing on boulder in forest, (B&W)

Woman and child in a landscape. Taddeo Zuccaro or Zuccari (c1430-1516) Italian painter. Young woman in knee-length sleeveless dress sitting on rock spinning with spindle and distaff

Fashion, Net Insertion and Lace Sleeveless Jacket, Engraving 1876, Uk, Britain, British
FASHION, NET INSERTION AND LACE SLEEVELESS JACKET, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Marble votive relief with Cybele enthroned
Roman marble votive relief with Cybele enthroned. Post-2nd century AD. The Goddess is represented in a small temple, wearing a sleeveless, girdled chiton, a himation and a high polos

Girl in Beach Wrap
A girl in red sunglasses wears a very short, sleeveless, wrap-over beach robe in a bold floral print with a plain border trim... cool. Date: 1969

Miss Perfection Alias Sandra Storme
Alias Sandra Storme. English dancer and actress. Date: 1937

Three dresses by Beer, Premet and Martial et Armand
Three fashionable women wearing evening dresses. On the left, a salmon pink narrow strap tubular satin crepe casino dress with embroidered silver pearls and a green fan detail at the hip, by Beer

Four young ladies in fashionable summer outfits

Two young ladies in evening dresses by Beer
Two fashionable young ladies in sleeveless evening dresses by Beer. On the left, blue moire decorated with roses and small pearls

Two young ladies in dresses by Jeanne Lanvin
Two fashionable young ladies wearing dresses by Jeanne Lanvin. On the left, an afternoon dress in raspberry-coloured crepe with silver embroidery

Three young ladies in evening outfits by Worth
Three fashionable young ladies in evening outfits by Worth. On the left, a casino dress in bright pink satin crepe with black fur border and jet black belt

Two ladies in dresses by Doeuillet
Two fashionable ladies wearing tubular dresses by Doeuillet. On the left, a black sleeveless satin casino dress with scoop neckline and pleated handkerchief hemline

Two young ladies in dresses by Doucet
Two fashionable young ladies in sleeveless afternoon dresses by Doucet. On the left, a black silk chiffon and tulle tubular dress embroidered with white pearls

Two ladies in dresses by Doucet and Beer
Two fashionable ladies in the latest sleeveless dresses. On the left, a pink crepe dress with crystal edging and three layers of frills at the hem, by Doucet

Two young ladies in evening dresses by Redfern

Two young ladies in dresses by Molyneux
Two fashionable young ladies in sleeveless dresses by Molyneux. On the left, in grey, white and black, with white ostrich feathers at the hem. On the right, blue with a pink flower at the hip. 1924

Two ladies in evening outfits by Paul Poiret and Beer

Two dresses by Martial et Armand and Bernard
Two fashionable ladies wearing the latest dress designs. On the left, a long sleeved pink crepe two tier dress with dark pink velvet trim and matching brimmed hat, by Martial et Armand

Two ladies in dresses by Martial et Armand and Doeuillet
Two fashionable young ladies in the latest dresses. On the left, a sleeveless mauve dress in satin crepe with black and gold lace detail, by Martial et Armand

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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.