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A darling early 1930s style wool crepe dress with original vintage plaid organdy statement bow and top sleeve details

September 8, 2026 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This stunning early 1930s inspired black wool crepe dress with original 1930s vintage sheer check/plaid organdy statement bow and top sleeve details screams all things art déco and the thirties! With it‘s long puffed sleeves divided by peaked panelling created by the organdy and the wool crepe and at the back of the bodice and the front are the epitomy of the geometric love of the era. It features a large cream vintage buckle and a button down the front of the bodice in the middle which brings the attention to the large bow, yet another popular detail in clothing of the period. Fastens with snap fasteners at the side. Also features a higher waistline. The back has two hook and eye closure.

Early 1950s style lovely in original vintage cotton

December 8, 2021 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This beautiful early 1950s inspired dress in original 1950s embroidered cotton is a great example of the more streamlined silhouette of the era. It features an interesting zigzag style panelling with a gathered yoke on the bodice and kick pleat down centre of the skirt. Short upturned sleeves, pockets with button closure. With vintage buttons and buckle. Fastens with a zip at side seam.

1930s inspired blouse collection

April 8, 2021 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

Here I present my early to mid-1930s style capsule blouse collection. All made in original 1930s vintage fabrics. “Ruby” is early 1930s style, while “Agnes”, “Loretta” and “Hazel” are mid-1930s style.

They are available at my Etsy shop

Ruby

Agnes

Loretta

Hazel

Late 1960s style shift dress in vintage printed cotton

May 16, 2020 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This pretty 1960s style A-line shift dress in vintage cotton with paisley print with its empire line, scalloped edges and slightly gathered 3/4 length sleeves evokes perfectly the typical silhouette of the era. Fastens with a zip at the back.

Late 1960s shift dress

A late 1920s style flapper blouse

January 23, 2019 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This sweet little number was made in original printed 1920s cotton voile, with a fun geometric pattern. It has the very popular sailor neckline ending with a small tie. The fitted sleeves also have a nice detail in the cuffs with criss crossing bands.

Nettie- the early 1930s darling

June 7, 2018 Irma Romero4 Comments

This dress was originally going to be part of my 2014 “The 1930s bow dress collection”, which didn’t make it at the time, but I’m now adding as a latecomer to the party, in this case minus the bow. And as I always wanted to use this particular original vintage plaid cotton fabric, here is the result;

Cut on bias, with panelling, instantly forming the very popular zig-zag motif of the era, contrasting with the geometric art deco style front panel peaking towards the waist and adorned with a bakelite button, with a slight cowl neckline. Also with a similar v forming at the back. Complemented by a belt with bakelite buckle. With snap fasteners at the side.This sweet little dress would have been perfect at a summer gathering in the early 1930s.

Nettie-early 1930s style dress