Fabulous Original 1940s Vintage Red And White Striped Day Dress

This fabulous dress was made in the late 1940s / early 1950s from cotton in a red and white striped and fit pattern. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with a tightly nipped waist that has been accentuated with a wide horizontally striped waistband. The sharp collar creates a V neckline and the shirt sleeves have been finished off with turn up cuffs. Below the waist, the skirt flares to give the garment beautiful movement and the dress fastens with an original metal side zipper. 

Please note that this dress would best suit a short waisted person or teenager.

Bust: 32”

Waist: 24”

Hips: free

Length: 36 1/2” plus 2 1/2” hem

Shoulder to waist: 14 1/2”

The dress is in very good condition with only a few minor flaws and some faint discolouration at the back above the waist 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.