Incredible Original Early 1930s Pale Pink Belted Knit Sweater

1930s Rose Pink Ribbed Knit Sweater with Belt

This beautifully preserved 1930s knit sweater is a rare example of early Deco-era casualwear with a refined, structured silhouette. Made from a soft rose pink yarn with vertical ribbing, it features delicate stitched detailing at the neckline and a matching original belt with a rectangular Deco-style buckle. Feminine yet tailored, it’s a striking piece that bridges comfort and sophistication—typical of early- to mid-1930s sportswear-inspired designs.

Features

• Era: Early to mid-1930s

• Material: Soft ribbed rayon knit 

• Design details: Decorative stitched neckline, long slim sleeves, matching knit belt with buckle

• Silhouette: Fitted waist, slightly flared hem

Measurements

Bust: 32-40”

Waist: 24-30”

Shoulders: 15” seam to seam

Length: 17”

Condition

Very good condition with only a few tiny flaws as pictured. 

Why You’ll Love It

This piece is a collector’s dream—wearable, rare, and beautifully made. The original belt creates a nipped-in waist for that perfect 1930s shape, while the soft knit makes it easy to wear. Pair it with wide-leg trousers or a bias-cut skirt for authentic vintage styling, or modernise it with denim for a curated day look.

Love original 1930s fashion? Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind piece—shop now or explore the full vintage collection.

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.