{"product_id":"1940s-blue-white-striped-blouse-gathered-shoulders-cross-cut-patch-pocket","title":"1940s Volup Blue \u0026 White Striped Blouse – Gathered Shoulders \u0026 Cross-Cut Patch Pocket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1940s Blue \u0026amp; White Striped Blouse – Gathered Shoulders \u0026amp; Cross-Cut Patch Pocket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA smart 1940s short-sleeved blouse in a fine blue and white stripe, cut with the shaping and attention to detail that make wartime daywear so appealing. Soft gathers at the shoulders give a rounded, slightly puffed sleeve head, while shaped seams draw the body in through the waist before it skims out over the hips. A neat pointed collar and a row of clear buttons keep the whole thing crisp and uncluttered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe standout detail is the single patch pocket on the chest, with its stripes cut horizontally against the vertical stripe of the blouse. It is a small touch, but it shows the thought that went into the design. Easy to wear with high-waisted trousers or a skirt, and just as good tucked in or left loose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Blue and white stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign Details: Gathered shoulders, short sleeves, pointed collar, patch pocket with stripes cut on the horizontal, shaped waist seams, clear buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilhouette: Fitted through the waist with a softly rounded shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastenings: Clear buttons to the front \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBust: 40” (tight 42”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 36”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 22”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders: 14 1\/4” seam to seam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition with a few minor flaws as pictured. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePieces like this show how much character a simple stripe can carry when the tailoring is right. Wear it with a high-waisted skirt for a classic 1940s look, or pair it with modern tailored trousers for something that fits easily into an everyday wardrobe. A lovely choice for anyone building a collection of authentic 1940s blouses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop now to own a beautifully made piece of 1940s vintage fashion, and explore the rest of our curated collection of exceptional vintage finds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLMKE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Sheep Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Without Dress Shields","offer_id":55705720652152,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0360\/1078\/6861\/files\/5D5D317F-9808-43D5-A252-69D55E82D4C8.jpg?v=1792085924","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepantiques.co.uk\/products\/1940s-blue-white-striped-blouse-gathered-shoulders-cross-cut-patch-pocket","provider":"Black Sheep Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}