Fabulous Original 1940s Vintage Belted Bow Novelty Print Day Dress

This gorgeous dress was handmade in the 1940s from grey cotton with a red and chartreuse green bow novelty print. The dress was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with an original fabric belt to nip in the waist. The oversized collar adds a real statement detail and leads to a single row of three buttons that fasten the dress at the bust. Matching pockets adorn the large patch pockets on each side of the hips and the sleeve cuffs. There is also a side fastening with press studs for ease of access and the dress is unlined inside. 

Bust: 36”

Waist: 30”

Hips: 41”

Length: 46 1/2”

The dress is in good condition with only a few tiny spots and one larger mark at the back of the sleeve 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.