1920s summer dress

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Summer dress, circa 1915. Blue slubbed silk trimmed with lace and black satin bands. Via Whitaker Auctions.

1920's Midnight in Paris dress

What was a woman to do in the 1920s if she did not want the boxy chemise silhouette of a flapper? Chances are she went for the softer, more classic robes de style look that was ushered in by French designer Jeanne Lanvin. A robe de style dress featured a close fit on top and

These gorgeous spring and summer fashions from 1922 show how beautifully-made women's clothing was back in the 1920s. Take a peek at these full-color images that were published in 1922.

I don't often go for a 1920s look, not a very authentic one, anyway. It wasn't a good decade for stout women, or mature women, or breasts, or waists. It wasn't even the best of decades for skinny, flat-chested women. Trying for this look reminds me that we should always wear what works for us, not what's trendy. But sometimes a 1920s style can work, at least from certain angles, so I went ahead and had fun with it for once. Ironically, my wedding dress was also of a very 1920s style, so I'll…