Late 1930s / Early 1940s Red & Navy Tartan Plaid Day Dress
Late 1930s / Early 1940s Red & Navy Tartan Plaid Day Dress
An authentic late 1930s / early 1940s tartan day dress that captures the strength and elegance of wartime tailoring. Cut in a rich red and navy plaid, this piece features structured shoulders, a sculpted bodice, and a beautifully panelled skirt with bias-cut detailing that creates natural movement and drape.
The silhouette is quintessentially wartime — strong through the shoulder, defined at the waist, and softly flared through the skirt. A rare find in such a timeless and wearable check.
Features
- Era: late 1930s / early 1940s
- Red and navy tartan plaid
- Structured, gathered shoulders
- Fitted waist with sculpted bodice panels
- Peplum-style waist seam detail
- Long sleeves
- Panelled skirt with central bias-cut section
- Mid-calf length
- Fastenings: original metal zippers at the side and back of the neck
Measurements
Bust: 34”
Waist: 27”
Hips: 43”
Length: 47”
Condition
Very good condition with only a few very minor flaws as pictured. The fabric presents beautifully with strong colour and structure.
Why You’ll Love It
This is the kind of true 1940s vintage dress that instantly transforms how you feel when you put it on. The tailoring does the work for you — broadening the shoulders, defining the waist, and creating graceful movement through the skirt.
Wear it with classic heels for an authentic wartime look, or style with boots and a structured coat for a more modern interpretation. Pieces like this are increasingly difficult to source, particularly in such a versatile plaid.
A standout addition to any serious vintage wardrobe.
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