Original Edwardian Vintage Chiffon Navy Blue And Coral Beaded Blouse Top

This stunning navy blue and coral blouse was made in the 1910s from crepe. It has beautiful beaded and embroidered decoration on the bodice below the pretty coral collar with blue button highlights at the tips. It has press stud and button up fastening on the left side from the collar to the shoulder and then down to the hem. The bottom of the sleeves have coral band highlights at the cuffs as well as the same blue buttons as sewn onto the collar.

Bust: 44”
Waist: 30”
Shoulder to waist: 17 1/2”

This garment should be worn loose so we would advise that the wearer should be at least 2” small than the measurements provided for a good fit.

This garment is in good condition, however it is missing a fabric covered button at he left cuff as well as the press stud to hold the cuff closed. The button closures on the side is mismatch.

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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.