Incredible Original 1940s 40s Vintage Soft Pastel Pink Housecoat Robe With Heart Pocket By Bourne & Hollingsworth

This stunning robe was made from soft and shiny pale pink rayon in the early 1940s. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a nipped waist that can be further cinched in with the beautiful original fabric tie belt. The entirety of the blush pink fabric has been adorned with decorative stitching in the shape of swirls and floral motifs. The small notched lapel collar allows a peak of the lilac rayon lining and leads to a single row of six fabric covered buttons which fasten the robe at the front. The three quarter length sleeves are gently gathered at the shoulders, giving a nod to the puff sleeves synonymous with the early 1940s wartime silhouette. The skirt is wonderfully long, hitting the floor even on our tall mannequin and giving the robe a wonderful swish as you walk. The star feature of this piece is the huge heart shaped functional pocket on the wearer’s right hand side! What could be more perfect for Valentine’s Day?! Inside, the robe is lined in lilac rayon and has a maker’s label for Bourne & Hollingsworth London.

Bust: 36”

Waist: 28” but can be tied smaller 

Hips: 40”

Length: 59”

Shoulder to Waist: 16”

The robe is in good condition with only some slight fuzziness to the fabric and a few faint marks and discolouration to the lining as pictured. The top most buttonhole has been sewn closed and the corresponding button is missing but this would not likely be ever buttoned up. 

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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.