Stunning Original 1940s Volup Vintage Navy Blue Belted Dress With Illusion Bust

This stunning dress was made in the 1940s from deep navy blue crepe. It was fashioned in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with strong padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The sharp V neckline highlights the exquisite illusion bodice where panels of sheer crepe are backed with cream netting and interspersed with crepe panels adorned with stylised fluted cross appliqués to create a large stripe. Shirring at the shoulders gives further shape to the bodice. The original fabric belt and buckle nip in the waist and the dress fastens with an original metal side zipper. The skirt was cut in a gentle flowing A line to give beautiful swish and movement. 

Bust: 48”

Waist: 38”

Hips: 52”

Length: 46 1/2”

The dress is in fair condition with some small areas of wear and some fading, predominantly at the right side and back of the skirt and the right shoulder as pictured.

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This garment is available to purchase with or without dress shields. These clever little contraptions have been made by our seamstress to an original 1940s pattern and can be simply attached to your garment by tack stitching at the corners of the underarm seam, pinning (we wouldn’t recommend that, it hurts if it goes wrong, so if you try this, it is at your own risk only) or inserting tiny poppers. They then stand ready to absorb any sweat and body odours as needed and you can simply detach and launder them instead of your garment, saving you a fortune in dry cleaning bills.

They are equally suitable for suits, blazers and dresses and come in pure white cotton.

They are universally sized and super easy to use even for a sewing novice as only a couple of tiny stitches are required at each side to secure them.

We sell Dress Shields as a standalone item or at a discount if you purchase them with a garment. We will select the appropriate type to match the garment you have purchased.