Tag: 1930s vintage

Claudette in poinsette wool crepe

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Here’s yet another version of my popular “ Claudette” dress from my very first 1930s dress collection, in a lovely pionette wool crepe. This early 1930s style dress features a wraparound detail in the front bodice which gives a very flattering line to the silhouette. The long leg o’ mutton sleeves were very popular in the era. These ones have been gathered at the shoulders to create a puffy effect. The dress’s slightly above natural waist line is a very typical feature of the early 1930s. The beautiful vintage square art deco style bakelite buttons adorn the side of the neckline. Fastens with snaps at the side.

An early 1930s style silk crepe back satin evening dress

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Here I present a beautiful early 1930s inspired evening dress in powder blue silk crepe back satin, that I originally designed and made for the lovely and talented Rosamund Pike.

There is a slight Ancient Grecian feel to it, favoured by the designers in the 1930s, combined with the art deco style of the period, here the bias cut gown with the asymmetric diagonally cut neckline and the diagonally cut panels in bodice and skirt forming a peak at the left side of the waistline, a feature very typical of the era. With two deep long darts along the sides of the bodice and low cut back.
The straps feature lovely sewn on original vintage sequin trimming, as well as on the waist.
Closure with snap fasteners at the side seam.

Mid-1930s style wool crepe darling

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This lovely bottle green wool crepe mid- 1930s inspired dress is an adaptation from an earlier design of mine from 2009, here presented with long raglan cut bishop sleeves and contrasting cream silk cuffs.
The striking large cream silk bow down the front of the bodice with a deep v neckline is typical of the 1930s style and a fantastic contrast to the deep green of the mid- calf length dress. The vintage cream button attached to the little flap on the bodice with an art deco style cut panelling also adds to the eye-catching front. It also features two kick pleats down the front of the skirt. The bodice is gathered at the back. The belt has an original vintage buckle. Two darts at the back of the skirt. Snap fasteners at the side seam.

The mid-1930s style darlings

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Here I present a couple of designs with variations from a previous one I made a couple of years ago. “Ruth” and “Eleanor” are made in wool knit lace fabric with unusual large collar and triple decorative vintage buttons. The puff sleeves also feature buttons as do the waistband of the blouse. Hook and eye closure at the back.

“Alma” and “Edna” are bias cut cotton blouses, very popular in the 1930s, with short sleeves featuring geometric cuffs and a pair of vintage buttons. The collar has a central flap, secured by a vintage button, and the belt has a vintage bakelite buckle. Hook and eye closure at the back of the round collar. They also have a little side pocket with a button and darts down the front of the blouse.

“Violet” is a mid- 1930s style blouse in viscose rayon, in the same style as “Alma” and “Edna” but without the side pocket. The cuffs, collar flap and the little detail in the belt in light cream viscose create an interesting contrast to the burgundy of the blouse. Vintage buttons adorn the cuffs and collar flap. The belt also features a vintage buckle.

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Ruth

Eleanor

Alma

Edna

Violet

Vivian revamped

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Here’s a golden oldie from my 1930s bow dress collection from a few years back, the “Vivian”, an early 1930s style dress in burgundy silk crepe de chine with its dramatic large bow in original vintage rayon bringing interesting contrast to it, typical to the era. It also features the unusual detail in the shoulders of the half moon shaped “wings”, that were also a popular style detail in the 1930s. The long sleeves have small cuffs in the same fabric as the bow. The belt features an early vintage plastic buckle. Closure at the side with snap fasteners.

Early 1930s style red printed cotton dress

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Here I present a darling early 1930s inspired cotton dress in a lovely art deco style print. It has a sweetheart neckline with the front yoke forming a very deco geometric double peak. The yoke at the back is cut in a horizontal line. The skirt features two kick pleats down the front and back, divided by triple panelling. The short puffed sleeves also add a lovely summery touch to the dress. The three large original cream bakelite buttons running across the side of the neckline and above one of the pleats creates an interesting asymmetrical effect. The belt features a cream vintage buckle. Closure by snap fasteners at the side.

Jemima revamped in lovely printed viscose/rayon

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The mid- 1930s style Jemima dress from one of my past 1930s dress collections in striking printed black viscose/rayon that I made for the lovely Cathrine. It features a geometric art deco style cut panelling down the front of the skirt and also on the front of the bodice with mirroring large rust coloured vintage bakelite buttons. The gathered 2/3 length sleeves , the bow and large collar fastening with an eye and hook also bring something very typically thirties to this darling piece. The belt also has a vintage buckle.

A little treat I made for myself: an early 1930s inspired stripey dress

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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.