This gorgeous early 1930s style number in white and navy viscose rayon was just something I had to try. Being a big fan of stripey and check fabrics cut in contrasting panels, this clearly represents the popular cuts of the era. Very geometric art deco in style featuring a large collar, yet another classic of the 1930s, a v-shaped insert on the bodice , both front and back and the triangular pockets. It also has vintage bakelite buttons and buckle in navy.
With side snap fastening.
This lovely mid-1930s style novelty print rayon crepe dress is quite the eye- catcher.
With a large pointed collar, very fashionable of the era, and the panel in the bodice with a contrasting black rayon crepe insert adds an interesting detail to the dress.
The 3/4 length puff sleeves , gathered at the hem also add an rather interesting touch.
The dress has a kick pleat at the front of the skirt, and a belt with black crepe contrasting piping and a beautiful Art Deco cream/yellow buckle.
Snap fasteners at the side and hook and eye closure at the back of neck.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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
Here’s a little preview from my forthcoming early 1930s inspired bow dress collection, which will launch mid-August.
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.
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