LAYAWAY PAYMENT 1 OF 2 - RESERVED FOR JODY - Original 1930s Vintage Black Crepe Dress With Diamante Satin Belt And Soutache Panels By Sheilla Belle Chicago

RESERVED FOR JODY - PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE - LAYAWAY PAYMENT 1 OF 2 due 26th April 2023

This stunning dress was made in the 1930s from a beautiful jet black crepe. It features detailed soutache embroidery in a v shaped panel accentuating the bust as well as from the shoulders down the long sleeves. Delicate darts at the shoulder further shape the bust and the long sleeves are cut as bishop sleeves. A satin belt with the cutest bow shaped diamanté buckle finishes of this gorgeous dress.

Bust: 48”
Waist: 40”
Hips: 48”
Length: 48” + 2” hem allowance

This dress is in very good vintage condition.

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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.