Irma Romero

The way she wore- mid- 1930s

September 5, 2015 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

Here I present a mini collection based on the idea and variations of the same dress, worn at different times of the day, mid-1930s style:

Day, afternoon and evening.

All available here: etsy-vintagedressmaker

Bessie

Maudie

Zelda

Late 1950s ball gown

July 26, 2015July 26, 2015 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

Here a beautiful late 1950s inspired floor length evening gown in contrasting brocade and silk dupion and tulle, with three- quarter length sleeves, scoop neck and shirred cummerband.

Late 1950s woollen suit

May 5, 2015 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This lovely late 1950s inspired woollen suit with a cropped jacket, 3/4 length sleeves, large peter pan collar and a pleated skirt is yet another example of the changing shapes of the era.

Phyllis revamped

April 28, 2015March 17, 2018 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

Phyllis, one of the lovelies from my recent 1930s dress collection, here, revisited in garnet silk crepe de chine. Details including a cream silk crepe back satin and garnet striped bow and black bakelite buttons and belt buckle.

1950s delights pt. 1

April 15, 2015March 17, 2018 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This lovely mid-1950s inspired sheath dress in printed silk with a slightly exposed neckline with a little v-peak at front center seam, 3/4 length sleeves, V-neckline at the back and a narrow pencil type skirt is a typical example of the era.

1950s delights pt. 2

April 15, 2015March 17, 2018 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

Here a gorgeous late 1950s inspired opera coat in kingfisher blue silk taffeta in the classic free-swinging style, with a large pilgrim collar and cuffs and a back yoke. Fastened with one button at front.

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

VIVIAN in heavy bottle green silk crepe de chine

EDITH in printed medium heavy silk crepe de chine

ADA in printed viscose

Mid-1930s blouse in printed silk

Mid-1930s in printed silk

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

Lila

Phyllis

Edith

Vivian

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.

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.