Original 1940s 40s Vintage Black Draped Crepe Evening Dress

This stunning film noir style dress is adorned with draping reminiscent of Dorothy O’Hara and was made from a good quality black crepe in the 1940s. The square neckline is flanked by extensive pleated draping which extends down the bodice and comes in at the waist and then flares into the skirt, accentuating the wearer’s waist. The garment is fastened with an original metal side zipper and has elegant three quarter length sleeves. 

Bust: 36”

Waist: 26”

Hips: Free

Length: 50 1/2” plus 1” hem

The dress is in good condition, however there are a couple of small holes as pictured, a seam pop to the lower section of the zipper and the hem has dropped in places.

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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.