This truly enchanting 1940's crepe silk dress, rendered in a soft crepe silk with a pattern of fallen leaves in shades of red, burgundy, yellow, green, lilac and mustard, set against a pale blue background, is the perfect piece for your vintage collection.
The V shaped neckline of the dress, is framed by a simple shoulder line, and short fluttered capped sleeves. The elegant décolletage boasts a central gathered seam, from which the crepe silk gathers and pleats as it radiates across the bust-line. The cinched in waistline, draws the eye to the incredible skirt-line, which features a layered peplum skirt design. The top layer of the skirt, drapes from three box pleats along the left hand side of the waist seam, which drape into an elegant front sash that hangs slightly lower than the remainder of the top tier. The back of the skirt, features the top layer, which drapes in elegant rounded pleats, that draw in beneath three gathered stitch details, creating a subtle bustle detail, which draws in in elegant layered pleats along the front left hand side of the hip-line. The line of the second layer of the skirt, sits perfectly below the top peplum tier, completing this dress in a truly iconic 1940's silhouette.
Label: None
Measurements of the Dress
Armpit to Armpit: up to 38 inches
Shoulder to Hem: 45 inches
Waist: up to 30 inches
Shoulder to End of Sleeve: 3.2 inches
Hips: 40 inches
Shoulder to waist: 16.5 inches
Shoulder to Shoulder: 15 inches
Size: UK 12 US 8
Closures: This dress fastens along the side zip with a 7 inch metal zip.
Condition: This dress is in good and restored vintage condition. A small patch mend just below the right hand side shoulder seam. Three small and sympathetic seam mends along the edges of the right hand side sleeve. A small darn along the base of the right hand side armpit. A small seam mend along the back right hand side shoulder blade., The hem appears to have been let down at some point. Very light colour variation to the crepe silk along the shoulder line, this appears lighter in some areas. A very small seam mend along the front right hand side of the hipline. Very light colour variation to the crepe silk along the right hand side of the dress. These minor issues are in no way apparent when the dress is being worn, and only noticeable upon close inspection.Please refer to the photographs as they form part of the condition report.
Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water.
Fabric: crepe silk
Vintage garments have been previously worn and lovingly cared for, they may however have a blemish or two. Here at Willow Hilson, we try our very best to note all the details of each garment, although we may sometimes overlook things, which we do apologise for. Please do not expect perfection, unless stated so.
Please make sure you check all the measurements of the garment before purchasing. Vintage garment sizes are not the same as those of today. To ensure the best fit, we suggest you measure your favourite similar style garment and compare it to the measurements we have listed.
