Incredible Original Late 1930s / Early 1940s Vintage Hot Pink And Black Studded And Belted Puff Sleeve Blouse
This incredible blouse was made in the late 1930s / early 1940s from fuchsia pink celanese and black rayon. The stunning colour block design really emphasises the severity of this piece. The large gathered puff sleeves have been adorned with gold coloured studs and really add drama to the piece. The high neckline leads to a single row of four beautiful flower buttons that fasten the blouse. At the waist a dramatic black fabric tie belt cinched in the waist to give that defined silhouette synonymous with the wartime period.
Bust: 36”
Waist: 30”
Shoulders: 13 3/4” seam to seam
Length: 22”
The blouse is in good condition, however there are a number of small snags, marks, repairs (predominantly at the underarms) and areas of seam stress 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 two different options:
1. Pure cream cotton for your heavier weight dresses, blazers and suits
or
2. White cotton muslin for lightweight summer dresses (so they don’t show through the fabric)
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.