Tag: wartime dresses

Early 1940s style colour blocking dress

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Here’s an interesting example of colour blocking in this striking early 1940s style viscose crepe dress. Colour blocking in wartime clothing was a sign of resourcefulness and practicality and usually in more muted tones, but still creating an interesting contrast. The silhouette in this dress is the classic and very favoured of the era, the snug side zipped shirred bodice with a flattering deep V-neck and hand embroidered pearl midriff yoke, front and back yokes and long pleated skirt, with long padded puffed bishop sleeves and cuffs adorned with pearl embroidery. It also features sweet pockets in the skirt.

Early 1940s inspired wool crepe afternoon dress

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Here I present a beautiful early 1940s style burgundy wool crepe dress, featuring the very popular deep v neckline, ruched bodice and wide high waist, with decorative fabric covered buttons running down centre front. The bias cut a- line skirt and the long sleeves with padded shoulders make this the ultimate 1940s darling. Snap fastening at the side.

1940s style “Mildred” revamped

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“Midred” revamped
“Midred” revamped
“Midred” revamped
“Midred” revamped
“Midred” revamped

This beautiful early 1940s style tea dress in original printed floral vintage silk is the new ” little sister” to “Mildred”, from my 1940s dress collection from 2017. With a slightly raised funnel neck on the front yoke and gathering around the bust ending in a rounded and very flattering high waist bias cut skirt this creates the lovely familiar silhouette of the era. The back closure has fabric covered buttons and the short padded sleeves are gathered to an interesting effect.