LAYAWAY PAYMENT 1 OF 2 - RESERVED FOR GILDA - Exquisite Original Late 1920s / Early 1930s Gold And Pink Floral Lamé Top

RESERVED FOR GILDA - PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE - LAYAWAY PAYMENT 1 OF 2 due 7th February 2023

This incredible top was made in the late 1920s / early 1930s from fine sand coloured georgette with a large scale floral print in various shades of pink and bronze. The design feels inspired by the work of Margaine Lacroix and the stunning textile has been interwoven with metallic lamé threads to highlight the floral design. The construction of this piece is wonderful, with clever seam work adding beautiful details to the back of the garment and a V neckline creating a flattering silhouette. It is unlined inside and remarkably does not have a maker’s label. 

Please note that there are no openings, so please allow a little room in the measurements below to slide the top on over your head.

Bust: 36”

Waist: 30”

Shoulders: 13 3/4” seam to seam

Length: 22 1/2”

The top is in good condition with only a few frays and small marks that blend well into the pattern as pictured. There are also some well executed repairs at the shoulder and neckline. 

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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.