Exquisite Original Late 1930 / Early 1940s Black Silk Satin Dress With Huge Bishop Sleeves

This exceptional evening gown was made in the 1930s from luxurious black crepe backed satin. It was fashioned in the classic bias cut silhouette of the period, elegantly skimming the wearer’s curves. The large loosely draped fabric collar frames the sultry deep V neckline and gives this dress all the femme fatale vibes. The huge billowing bishop sleeves have been gathered at the shoulders and the skirt flows freely with a number of elegant pleats. The dress fastens with a hooks and poppers at the side seam. 

Bust: 36”

Waist: 30”

Hips: 38”

Length: 52”

The dress is in very good condition with only some small nicks and holes to the fabric 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.