The Vintage Dressmaker

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.

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.

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.

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.