Incredible Original 1940s Vintage Chartreuse Green Day Dress With Floral Embroidery
This stunning dress was made in the 1940s from vibrant chartreuse green cotton. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and s as nipped waist that is further cinched in with an original fabric belt. Wonderful pleating adorns the shoulders and the flattering V neckline leads to four sets of two tiny buttons that fasten the dress at the bodice. The real statement detail is the incredible navy blue floral embroidery that adorns the left side of the bodice and the large patch pocket on the hip. The outer edges of the embroidery at the bodice and the top of the pocket follow the line of the flowers, such attention to detail! The skirt falls in large pleats with lovely swish and movement and the dress fastens with an original metal side zipper. Inside, there is a Jay Day Dress maker’s label.
Bust: 38”
Waist: 28” (belt fits 26-29”)
Hips: 44”
Shoulders: 15 1/2” seam to seam
Length: 47 1/2”
The dress is in good condition, however there is some slight underarm discolouration and 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.