"Decorée" Vintage 1940's Black Crepe Silk & Beadwork Dress UK 14-16

"Decorée" Vintage 1940's Black Crepe Silk & Beadwork Dress UK 14-16

This original 1940's dress, made in the most divine black crepe silk with intricate beaded accents, is the perfect piece for your vintage wardrobe.

Her V shaped neckline is framed by ornate beadwork, in the shape of a decorative collar with a mock fringed detail to the front, in shades of soft lilac and gold glass beads. Her short sleeves are set off with high shoulder pads, creating the iconic structure of the 1940's. Her elegant bodice sets off the cinched in waistline, drawn in by a matching fabric belt. Her skirt boasts a single tier to the front, that drapes to the left hand side, and falls under a decorative pointed panel, creating the illusion of a side sash, decorated with beadwork.

Label: None

Provenance: None
Measurements Of The Dress

Armpit to Armpit: up to 40 inches

Shoulder to Hem: 43 inches

Waist: up to 34 inches

Hips: up to 42 inches

Shoulder to End of Sleeve: 7 inches

Size: UK size 14-16

Condition: This dress is in near perfect vintage condition, with some wear to the front of the buckle on the belt.

Fastenings: This dress fastens at the side with a 9 inch metal zip and a 5 inch metal zip to the back of the neckline

Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water.

Fabric: crepe silk, glass beads

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. All our measurements are taken whilst the garment is lying flat, we then double these measurements to reflect the actual size.