Dresses – Page 4 – The Vintage Dressmaker

Wartime girls- the early 1940s dress collection

September 20, 2017 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This is my very first homage to the early 1940s and the wartime girls. These beauties are all made from original 1940s fabrics.

All available here: etsy-early 1940s dress collection

Lettie

Lettie-Wartime girls-early 1940s dress collection

Mildred

Mildred-Wartime girls- early 1940s dress collection

Mildred- Wartime girls-early1940s dress collection

Ava

Ava-Wartime girls-early 1940s dress collection

Dorothy

Dorothy-Wartime girls-early 1940s dress collection

Photography by Claire Pursglove

Lila revamped

July 22, 2016 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

Here the lovely Lila dress from my early 1930s bow dress collection gets a revamp in navy blue seersucker cotton. The vertical and horizontal panelling with it’s double triangles give the dress the familiar deco touch. It also has Bakelite buttons and belt buckle. Snap fastening at the side.

Early 1930s sweetheart

July 2, 2016 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This beautiful early 1930s inspired dress in navy organic hand-weaved cotton with white stripes is the perfect example of structural deco panelling in horizontal and vertical, creating an interesting visual with peaked Vs both front and back. The large collar is also very typical of the era. The white early plastic belt buckle and buttons compliment the dress perfectly. Side closing with fasteners.

Mid-60s style silk chiffon shift dress

June 30, 2016 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This mid-60s style shift dress in lime green silk chiffon is lined by light silk crepe back satin which gives a lovely floaty effect to this very popular A-line style of the era. It has long slightly puffed chiffon sleeves with wide cuffs and fabric covered buttons. A faux diamante appliqué around the cuffs and the collar adds a great detail to this sweet little number. Zip closure at the back.

mid-60s shift dress

A late 50s illusion top dress

June 30, 2016 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This lime green silk beauty has the very popular sweetheart neckline with tulle top with long sleeves, yet another staple of the era, creating the illusion effect. The floor length skirt makes it for more formal, evening wear. The belt also features an original 1950s diamante buckle. Zip closure at the back.

Early 60s style Kingfisher blue taffeta cocktail dress

June 30, 2016 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This lovely early 60s inspired cocktail dress in kingfisher blue silk taffeta has the typical pleated ‘puffed’ skirt of the era, a slashed neckline, with a deeper one at the back. The original 50s plastic buckle has a mother of pearl feel to it.

A mid-1930s delight

June 2, 2016 Irma Romero2 Comments

This lovely mid-1930s inspired beauty in chocolate brown silk/wool crepe blend with raglan balloon sleeves and slashed neckline include a silk rust orange cravat type detail very typical of the era, with bakelite button side fastening and also a beautiful deco belt buckle.