Exquisite Original 1940s Vintage Aqua Seafoam Dagger Collar Peplum Dress By Carole King

This exquisite dress was made in the late 1940s from aqua seafoam coloured gabardine. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with a nipped waist that is highlighted with a large peplum at the front. The peplum features wonderful stitched hatch detailing which is mirrored on the huge sharp dagger collar. The skirt falls in stunning large pleats giving the dress lovely movement and swish. The dress fastens with an original metal zipper at the back and has a maker’s label for Junior Fashions by Carole King.

Bust: 34”

Waist: 24”

Hips: 42”

Length: 45 1/2” plus 2” hem

The dress is in very good condition with only a few minor flaws and some slight underarm discolouration 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 two different options:

1. Pure cream cotton for your heavier weight dresses, blazers and suits

or

2. White cotton muslin for lightweight summer dresses (so they don’t show through the fabric)

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.