Amazing Original Late 1940s / Early 1950s Blue Striped Polished Cotton Day Dress

This beautiful dress was made in the late 1940s / early 1950s from blue and white striped polished cotton. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with a fitted waist and a flared skirt. The bodice features a large collar, cute cap sleeves and a super flattering waist yolk that ends in a sharp V at the hips. Tiny pleats at the bottom of the yolk create a wonderful flare to the skirt, perfect for dancing. The original belt can be used to cinch in and accentuate the waist further and there is a maker’s label for Vicky Vaughn.

Bust: tight 36”

Waist: 26”

Hips: free

Length: 47”

The dress is in good condition, however there are some colour inconsistencies as well as a fray and some slight marks and seam stress 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.