Exceptional Late 1930s / Early 1940s Caped Evening Dress

Late 1930s / Early 1940s Black Evening Dress with Sheer Caped Bodice and Hand-Painted Gold Detailing

This exquisite late 1930s / early 1940s evening dress captures the romance and refinement of the era. Crafted from fluid black crepe, it features a sheer capelet overlay adorned with hand-painted gold leaves and scattered sequins, catching the light with every movement. The soft drape of the cape and the elegant A-line skirt create a beautifully balanced silhouette that’s timeless and striking.

Features

• Era: late 1930s / early 1940s

• Material: Crepe with sheer organza cape overlay backed in nude fabric for modesty

• Details: Hand-painted gold leaf decoration and gold sequins; keyhole back with double button closure; bias-cut skirt for graceful movement

• Silhouette: Fitted bodice with flowing skirt and caped neckline 

• Fastening: Side metal zipper

Measurements

Bust: 40”

Waist: 30”

Hips: 40”

Length: 47”

Condition

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

Why You’ll Love It

A standout piece of 1930s / 1940s eveningwear — both romantic and dramatic — perfect for collectors or for wearing to vintage events. The gold embellishment and ethereal cape elevate this dress into something truly special, evoking the elegance of silver screen icons.

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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.