Amazing Original 1940s Volup Vintage Red And White Striped Day Dress By Happy Home Deadstock
This stunning dress was made in the 1940s from crisp cotton in a red and white striped pattern with black dashes across the print. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the era with structured gathered shoulders and a nipped waist. The pattern has been cleverly rotated to highlight the neckline, turn up sleeve cuffs and the placket running all the way down the centre of the dress which creates a flattering chevron effect. An original metal zipper runs from the neckline to the hip allowing easy step in access and darts nip in the waist before flaring back out at the hips. Crisp white tabs adorn the bust and have been decorated with black buttons. A brown plastic belt cinched in the waist but we believe this is a later addition replacing an original fabric belt. Inside, there is a maker’s label for Happy Home, an original size tag below and an original paper size label is still present.
Bust: 44”
Waist: 35” (tight 36”)
Hips: 48”
Length: 44 1/2” plus 2 1/2” hem
The dress is in unworn deadstock condition with its original paper label still present inside.
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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.