Exquisite Original 1930s Vintage Cream Dress With Rouleau Tape Lace Details

This wonderful dress was made in the 1930s from cream coloured rayon. It was cut in the classic silhouette of the era with gathered puff sleeves and a nipped waist. Gathering along the entire shoulder line creates flattering pleats and incredible rouleau work creates a central panel with a tape lace effect. Rouleau piping also forms a small collar and scalloped trim at the sleeve edges. The skirt flares out gently and comes to a classically 1930s longer length. The dress slides on over the head, with no openings, please allow for this in the measurements below.

Bust: 36” (tight 38”)

Waist: 30”

Hips: 38”

Length: 45”

The dress is in very good condition with only a few very 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.