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Golden oldies revisited: The Elsa, Vivian, Edith, Ada and a mid-1930s inspired blouse

January 28, 2015 Irma Romero4 Comments

ELSA in medium blackberry silk crepe de chine

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VIVIAN in heavy bottle green silk crepe de chine

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EDITH in printed medium heavy silk crepe de chine

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ADA in printed viscose

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Mid-1930s blouse in printed silk

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Early 1930s inspired bow dress collection

August 15, 2014 Irma Romero1 Comment

I proudly present my new early 1930s inspired bow dress collection.

All available here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageDressmaker

Ada

Ada-30s bow dress collection

Lila

Lila-30s bow dress collection

 Phyllis

Phyllis- 30s bow dress collection

Edith

Edith-30s bow dress collection

Vivian

Vivian-1930s bow dress collection

 

Photography by Claire Pursglove

Sneak peeks from my forthcoming 1930s bow dress collection

July 27, 2014March 17, 2018 Irma Romero3 Comments

Here’s a little preview from my forthcoming early 1930s inspired bow dress collection, which will launch mid-August.

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Jemima revisited

July 5, 2014 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

The lovely Jemima dress from my previous 1930s style dress collection here revamped, in printed brown, beige and white cotton with bakelite button and buckle details.

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Early 1950s style illusion top dress

July 5, 2014March 17, 2018 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This early 1950s inspired silk taffeta and tulle cocktail dress in kingfisher blue has got a very popular sweetheart neckline of the era with the sheer illusion top, full skirt, and with zip closure at the back.

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1930s inspired evening dress

July 5, 2014March 17, 2018 Irma Romero2 Comments

Here is a mid- 1930s inspired bias cut evening dress in lime green silk satin with bell sleeves and cowl neckline, both front and back with a vintage golden and bronze metallic ribbon. Belt features a mother of pearl belt buckle.

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Late 1940s style wiggle dress

April 28, 2014March 17, 2018 Irma Romero2 Comments

This lovely silk blend number evokes the flirty late 1940s with it’s wiggle form with the cinched in waist line and a sash with rosettes crowning the waist and the neckline.

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Early 1960’s inspired coat for a young girl

April 28, 2014March 17, 2018 Irma Romero2 Comments

Here’s an early 1960’s inspired coat in silk for a young girl. A Classic A-line coat with bow detail and fabric covered buttons.

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Cora in black

April 4, 2014 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

The beautiful Cora dress from my 1930s dress collection gets a revamp in black silk satin. With yellowy green bakelite button and a celluloid buckle in the same shade.

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1940s tea dress in printed cotton

March 30, 2014March 17, 2018 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This lovely little 1940s style number is made of printed cotton. Details include yokes, panelled skirt with peaked bodice and two pockets and a belt fastened with two covered buttons at the back.

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