Fabulous Original 1940s Red Black And White Spotted Dress
This fabulous dress was made in the 1940s from white crepe with an abstract black and red spot pattern. The dress was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The sharp collar leads to a single row of three gorgeous red centred fabric covered buttons which fasten the dress at the bust. Three lines of decorative contrast stitching adorn the collar, placket and turn up cuffs. Wonderful shirring details bring the dress in at the waist and create beautiful pleats across the bust. The skirt falls in a gentle A line giving it lovely movement and swish. The dress fastens with an original metal side zipper and the back of the neck is lined with fine netting.
Bust: 36”
Waist: 28”
Hips: 40”
Length: 44”
The dress is in very good condition with only a few tiny seam splits and marks that blend into the busy pattern 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.