A curated collection of fine vintage apparel and accessories for film, theatre and everyday wear - Please note any orders placed after 11th October will be shipped on 29th October 2024.
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A curated collection of fine vintage apparel and accessories for film, theatre and everyday wear - Please note any orders placed after 11th October will be shipped on 29th October 2024.
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Original Vintage 1930s 30s Cream Silky Rayon Dress With Pleating And Fagotting
Original Vintage 1930s 30s Cream Silky Rayon Dress With Pleating And Fagotting
Original Vintage 1930s 30s Cream Silky Rayon Dress With Pleating And Fagotting
Original Vintage 1930s 30s Cream Silky Rayon Dress With Pleating And Fagotting
Original Vintage 1930s 30s Cream Silky Rayon Dress With Pleating And Fagotting
Original Vintage 1930s 30s Cream Silky Rayon Dress With Pleating And Fagotting
Original Vintage 1930s 30s Cream Silky Rayon Dress With Pleating And Fagotting
Original Vintage 1930s 30s Cream Silky Rayon Dress With Pleating And Fagotting
Original Vintage 1930s 30s Cream Silky Rayon Dress With Pleating And Fagotting
Original Vintage 1930s 30s Cream Silky Rayon Dress With Pleating And Fagotting
Original Vintage 1930s 30s Cream Silky Rayon Dress With Pleating And Fagotting
Original Vintage 1930s 30s Cream Silky Rayon Dress With Pleating And Fagotting
Original Vintage 1930s 30s Cream Silky Rayon Dress With Pleating And Fagotting
Original Vintage 1930s 30s Cream Silky Rayon Dress With Pleating And Fagotting
Original Vintage 1930s 30s Cream Silky Rayon Dress With Pleating And Fagotting
Original Vintage 1930s 30s Cream Silky Rayon Dress With Pleating And Fagotting
Original Vintage 1930s 30s Cream Silky Rayon Dress With Pleating And Fagotting
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Original Vintage 1930s 30s Cream Silky Rayon Dress With Pleating And Fagotting

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This stunning dress was made from cream silky rayon in the 1930s. It is cut in an hourglass silhouette with lightly padded shoulders and a nipped waist. Three large pleats decorate each side of the bust and this lovely pleating is mirrored in the skirt, which has been box pleated from the hip to the hem. The hem has also been adorned with a single line of fogotting. The same fagotting detail was also used to decorate a small panel on each placket at the bust. The sleeves have wonderful volume and tight fitting French cuffs, which give a gorgeous bishop sleeve shape. A side metal zipper gives easy access to the dress. 

Bust: 36”

Waist: 28”

Hips: 38” (possibly a little more due to pleats)

Shoulders: 14 1/2” seam to seam 

Length: 43 1/2”

 

The dress is in very good condition with only a few minuscule marks as pictured and a slight run in the fabric at the underarm.

 

 

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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.

 

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