Amazing Original 1930s Vintage Navy Blue Velvet Dress

This incredible dress was made in the 1930s from deep navy blue silk velvet. The dress was cut in classic hourglass silhouette of the period with gathered puff sleeves and a nipped waist. This garment is an homage to draping with the most wonderful draped bodice where a line is shirring either side of the V neckline helps to create dozens of pleats that fall across the bust. A semicircular yolk defines and nips the waist and horizontal draped pleats add further interest to the piece. The skirt, in contrast, falls in an elegantly clean line with beautiful swish and movement. The dress is unlined inside and fastens with an original metal side zipper. 

Bust: 34”

Waist: 24”

Hips: 40”

Length: 43”

The dress is in very good condition with only a few small 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.