Here I proudly present my beautiful new collection which takes you back to the days when beachwear was king with wide palazzo pants, jumpsuits and playsuits.
All available here:
Lillian
Hester
Ethel
Viola
Dessie
Category: Current Collection
Lila revamped
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.
Checks we like-an early 1930s delight
Sometimes it’s time to treat oneself and here’s something I made for myself over the weekend. This lovely early 1930s inspired blouse in sky blue and dark purple check cotton with yokes forming butterfly sleeves and fastened with original bakelite buttons both front and back has also a great little fan effect down the front by the yoke corners. The belt also features an original bakelite buckle. Perfect for a summer day out!
Early 1930s sweetheart
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
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
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
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
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.
mid-30s delight
mid-30s delight
mid-30s delight
mid-30s delight
mid-30s delight
mid-30s delight
mid-30s delight
mid-30s delight
More Bridals galore
Here comes a beautiful timeless Bridal in Tana Lawn Liberty cotton with slightly puffed cap sleeves, a raised sweetheart v- neckline, v at the back with fabric covered buttons closure, nipped in inserted waistband, and pockets at side seams.
The Vintage Dressmaker 
