Wonderful Original 1940s Vintage Grey Crepe Dress With Chevron Pin Tuck Details

This stunning dress was made in the 1940s from dove grey crepe. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with a nipped waist and fitted skirt. The small collar adds a lovely detail to the otherwise plain bodice and turn up cuffs finish off the sleeves perfectly. The skirt is the real showstopper on this piece as it has been adorned with rows upon rows of intricate pin tucks that create a wonderful chevron pattern all across the skirt. The waist can be cinched in with the original fabric belt and the dress fastens with an original metal side zipper and a smaller metal zipper at the back of the neck. 

Bust: 36”

Waist: tight 26”

Hips: 35”

Length: 41 3/4” plus 1” hem

The dress is in good condition with only a few minor flaws 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.