1930s dresses – Page 4 – The Vintage Dressmaker

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Mid-1930s day dress in vintage Swiss cotton

December 11, 2013March 17, 2018 Irma Romero2 Comments

This lovely 1930s style day dress was made of sheer original vintage dotted Swiss cotton. Deco detailed pockets. Other details include butterfly sleeves and cream bakelite buttons and belt buckle.

Theatrical 1930s

September 10, 2013 Irma Romero2 Comments

This two- tone silk crepe back satin creation in kingfisher blue and sky blue is inspired by the love of contrasting colours and playing with structure in the 1930s, highlighting the two-tone stand-up collar and contrasting wedges down the hemline. Sleeves closure with fabric covered buttons.

Mid-1930s afternoon lovely in vintage burgundy rayon

May 20, 2013 Irma Romero5 Comments

This burgundy beauty was made of original printed 1930s vintage rayon, with 3/4 length sleeves, a small yoke with light yellow bakelite buttons and a darker shade of yellow bakelite buckle. It has two pleats down the front and collar closes with a hook at the back.

Claudette again

November 7, 2012November 7, 2012 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

Here is one the favourite dresses from my 1930s dress collection, this time in deep red wool crepe (thank you Linton Tweeds) Worth mentioning the beautiful brown oblong bakelite buttons down the collar.