Clothing and Textiles: Red Velvet 1930s Dress New Canaan Museum and Historical Society The 1930s evening dresses, cocktail dresses, and party dresses were long, sleek and sexy. The design hugged every curve of the body creating the ultimate feminine silhouette. Many dresses were decorated with Exquisite Costumes:: 1930s Plum Capelet Collar Cocktail Dress Vintage Elegance THREE EVENING OR PARTY DRESSES, LATE 1930s sold at auction on 14th February Augusta Auctions