Beautiful Original Late 1940s / Early 1950s Volup Vintage Sapphire Blue Knit Dress By Kims
This stunning dress was made from sapphire blue knitted wool in the late 1940s / early 1950s. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with a fitted waist. The small stand up collar and deep V neckline are super flattering and the waist is remarked with a horizontal waist band. From there the skirt runs in large ribs which follow the curves of the wearer's body beautifully. Inside, the dress is unlined and has a maker’s label for KIMS by Kimberly. We have found their pieces advertised from the late 1940s and right through the 1950s.
There is a significant amount of stretch to fabric and we have shown below the measurements at rest and at maximum comfortable stretch.
Bust: 38-48”
Waist: 28-38”
Hips: 38-46”
Length: 47”
The dress is in very good condition with only a small hole at the hip as pictured that could be darned easily.
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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.