Amazing Lipstick Red 1940s Corduroy Zip Front Dress

1940s Lipstick Red Corduroy Hostess Dress

This striking 1940s hostess dress in lipstick red corduroy is a rare and glamorous take on post-war domestic fashion. Designed for entertaining at home, it features a sleek metal zip front, generous hip pockets, and a full-length, gently flared skirt that moves beautifully. The rich red corduroy adds texture and depth, while the structured collar and three-quarter sleeves lend a polished, feminine silhouette.

Features

• Era: 1940s

• Material: Fine-wale cotton corduroy

• Colour: Lipstick red

• Design Details: Metal zip front, large functional hip pockets, structured collar, three-quarter sleeves, panelled skirt

• Silhouette: Fitted bodice with full-length A-line skirt

Measurements

• Bust: 38”

• Waist: 28”

• Hips: 40”

• Shoulders: 16” seam to seam

• Length: 52 1/4”

Condition

Very good condition with only some fraying on the inner seams as pictured. Zip runs smoothly; colour remains bold and even.

Why You’ll Love It

This dress is the epitome of 1940s hostess elegance, practical yet unmistakably stylish. Its dramatic length and vivid hue make it perfect for evening entertaining, vintage events, or collectors of authentic mid-century fashion.

Add this rare 1940s lipstick red hostess dress to your collection today and explore more vintage treasures in our shop.

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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.