Incredible Original 1940s Vintage Fuchsia Pink Femme Fatale Dress With Black Embroidery And Sequins

This exquisite dress was made in the late 1930s / early 1940s from a loosely woven fuchsia pink wool which has been adorned throughout with black embroidery, beads and sequins depicting a stylised tulip pattern. The dress was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The V neckline and loose fitting bodice create a flattering silhouette and the matching original fabric tie belt cinches in the waist. Shirring at the hips gives beautiful movement to the skirt and the dress fastens with an original metal side zipper. 

Bust: 36”

Waist: 26”

Hips: 42”

Length: 45”

The dress is in very 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.