Rare 1930s Navy Blue Crepe Adjustable Maternity Wrap Dress By Blessed Event
1930s Navy Blue Crepe Maternity Dress with Gathered Bust
A beautiful example of 1930s maternity fashion, this navy blue crepe dress balances elegance and practicality with thoughtful tailoring. The gathered bust and soft puff sleeves create a graceful drape, while the adjustable waist ensures a flexible fit. Designed by Blessed Event, a niche maternity label of the era, this piece reflects the refined yet functional approach to maternity wear in the 1930s.
Features:
• Era: 1930s
• Material: Lightweight navy blue crepe
• Design Details: Gathered bust, puff sleeves, and subtle waist adjustability
• Closure: Clever wrap over style that fastens with poppers and an original fabric tie belt at the waist and further poppers at the shoulder, giving maximum flexibility in size
• Label: “Blessed Event,” a maternity-specific brand from the era
Measurements:
• Bust: up to 44” comfortably
• Waist: 34-42”
• Hips: up to 46”
• Length: 41”
Condition:
Good condition with only a few minor pinholes, three of larger ones at the back have been patched from behind. There is anlso one spot annd some discolouration to the underarms inside as pictured.
Why You’ll Love It:
A rare and well-preserved piece of 1930s maternity fashion, this dress offers a timeless silhouette with thoughtful design elements that remain stylish today. The “Blessed Event” label adds historical charm, making this a unique find for collectors and vintage enthusiasts alike.
Shop now to bring home a piece of 1930s fashion history!
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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 pure white cotton.
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.