This truly enchanting 1930's silk velvet dress, rendered in a trio of colours, royal purple, accented by a berry red and lime green, is the perfect statement piece to add to your vintage collection.
The V shaped neckline of the dress is framed by a pointed velvet collar which is composed of a lime green silk velvet panel and a berry red silk velvet panel, sewn together and drawn in along the front of the neckline beneath gathered stitches. The velvet panels frame the neckline and join the back of the dress in an elegant two toned silk velvet sash, which drapes along the back length of the dress and finishes in a delicate point below the back hemline of the dress. The simple shoulder line of the dress, draws the eye to the gathered smocking stitches along the front of the bodice. The elegant inset wide balloon cut sleeves, in a mid length, boast smocking stitches along the top of each sleeve, finishing in a pointed panel along the cuff, which is accented by a large decorative velvet bow. The underside of the sleeves are set off by elegant pleated gathers, which give the illusion of draw-string fastenings beneath the decorative bows along each cuff. The bias cut of the bodice allows for the silk velvet to skim the silhouette while showcasing the elegant pointed seam designs beneath the bust line. The bias cut fitted waistline of the dress, sets off the draped bias cut of the skirt-line, which drapes in soft pleats along the silhouette, completing this dress in an iconic 1930's Art Deco silhouette.
Label: Debuvel, Openhym's Transparent Velvet
Measurements of the Dress ( This dress is cut on the bias)
Armpit to Armpit: from 36 to 40 inches
Shoulder to Hem: 46.5 inches
Waist: from 28 inches to 32 inches
Hips: from 40 to 50 inches
Shoulder to End of Sleeve: 14 inches
Shoulder to Shoulder: 16 inches
Size UK 10-14 US 6-10
Closures: This dress fastens along the nape with a single hook and eye.
Condition: This dress is in near perfect vintage condition. Light and natural impressions to the silk velvet throughout, this is a natural process for the velvet. Age marks along the internal label on the nape. A few very light marks to the velvet along the front of the skirt-line. Two small darns along the back of the right hand side lime green velvet panel, just below the shoulder line. Visible stitches along the central seam joining the red and green velvet panels along the back of the dress. A seam mend along the back right hand side of the bodice near the side seam, this has been done sympathetically and is not apparent when the dress is being worn. These minor details are not 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
Fabric: Silk Velvet
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 you favourite similar style garment and compare it to the measurements we have listed.
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