Late 1930s Dresses Insanely Glam 1930's Gowns Worn By Old Hollywood 1930s Evening Off the Shoulder Plus Size Long Prom Dress Eggplant 20 1930s glamour evening gowns Soft velvet, sculpted drapes, dramatic backless designs and soft cowl necklines were iconic. Gorgeous dress clips and decorative belt buckles complete the look. From our Cavalcade Collection which In the 1930s, Chanel was captivated by the trend for glamorous evening wear with historical influences. However, true to her own style, she reinterpreted this trend with characteristic restraint.