A history of the bias cut: The 1920s and 1930s were a golden era for body hugging, seductive silhouettes, with icons like Jean Harlow and Bette Davis defining strong, captivating femininity. Their signature 1930s Floral Lace Bias Cut Dress XS G O S S A M E R cut on the straight grain wear on the bias 1930s witness2fashion 1930 Satin Dress 1930s Satin Bias Cut Slip XS G O S S A M E R 1930S Sheer Cream Bias Cut Slip