1940s Volup Green Striped Day Dress with Button Detailing

1940s Green Striped Day Dress with Button Detailing

A striking example of 1940s daywear, this green striped dress blends structured wartime tailoring with elegant design. Cut in a softly structured silhouette with a sharp collar and decorative seaming, it’s accented with symmetrical rows of tonal green buttons—adding subtle visual interest without overpowering the clean lines. The muted green base is crisply striped with fine pale blue and white pinstripes, giving a refined, polished finish.

Features

• Era: 1940s

• Material: Lightweight wool, midweight with good drape

• Design Details: Notched collar, vertical shoulder darts, decorative button panels on shoulders and hips

• Sleeves: Elbow length with turned-up cuffs

• Closure: Concealed metal zip at the side and a popper at the bust

• Silhouette: Fitted bodice with a softly flared skirt and front pleat for ease of movement

Measurements

• Bust: 44”

• Waist: 36”

• Hips: 46”

• Length: 40”

Condition

Very good condition with no issues to note.

Why You’ll Love It

This is a timeless piece that captures the quiet elegance of 1940s utility fashion—practical yet beautifully styled. The clean tailoring and button details make it perfect for both collectors and modern-day wearers. Pair it with oxford heels for a true vintage look, or style it with a modern belt and ankle boots for a contemporary twist.

Ready to wear and love again—shop now and explore the full vintage dress collection.

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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.