Amazing Original 1940s Volup Vintage Black Rayon Crepe Dress With Floral Bodice By Martha Adams

This stunning dress was made in the 1940s from black rayon crepe. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The dress was crafted to look like a dress set but the mock bolero jacket actually forms an integral part of the garment. The bolero section has been adorned with delicate soutache embroidery and beautiful pierced work. It attaches to a stunning crepe bodice which features a vibrant floral pattern in shades of pink and white. Goring shapes the skirt to give it beautiful swish and the dress fastens with an original metal side zipper. Inside, it is unlined and has a maker’s label for Martha Adams. 

Bust: 40”

Waist: 32” (tight 34”)

Hips: 42”

Length: 47”

The dress is in good condition with only three small repairs and a few faint spots 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.