VINTAGE 1940s Volup Black Crepe Fine Pleat Detailed Dress
Rare VOLUP Size!
Good vintage condition: there are a few moth holes and the back opening end needs a couple of stitches
Bust 44″, Waist 36″, Hips up to 45″, Length 46″.
Classic 1940s black rayon crepe draped dress with fine pleated collar and cuffs. Beautiful subtle detailing around classic front bodice panelling. Back opening has domes for closure.
Excellent condition with no flaws to note on the dress (only the belt has some wear and one lug needs stitching on one side).
Bust 41-44″, Waist 33-35″, Hips up to 48″, Shoulder 16-17″, Armscye 10.5″, Lenght 48″.
Classic 1940s black rayon crepe dress with a gathered bodice, cuffs and beading. Back of the dress skirt has gather detailing and draped pleating. Has 40s style strong shoulders as well. Zips up one side with a deco style zipper, and at the nape of the neck. Comes with original matching belt.
This piece was sold on Instagram @butchwaxvintage. Now this, this takes my breath away. One of the most gorgeous 1940s hand embroidered glamour robes I’ve ever laid eyes on… The softest inky black velvet, lined in cream satin. Huge 1940s collar, wide long sleeves, and hip pockets. Ruffled pleated velvet trim around the collar and on the pockets. Pretty much immaculate condition. Fits many sizes due to wrap style. Literally can be worn by a 32 inch up to 48/50 inch bust, 53.5 inches total length. The original belt was missing, so a matching velvet one has been added and matches perfectly. I love the ultra feminine silhouette of this piece, the nipped waist with the full flowing skirt. And of course those amazing hand embroideries.
Vintage late 1940’s ‘ St. Michael’ Cotton day dress. Made from a beautiful lightweight floppy cotton in a lovely shade of green with almost stencilled like black floral print. Featuring a button front, shaped neckline and cap sleeve. This is a great staple day dress for everyday wear or great worn with an array of accessories for a more glam look.
Bust 38″, Waist 30″, Shoulder to Waist 15″, Waist to Hem 24″
Good Vintage Condition, flaws to note – Missing original belt but has belt loops, some age related signs of wear but these do not detract from the wearability of the garment. Freshly laundered and ready to wear.
Lydia1940s is fabulous and one of my favourite instagramers who collects and sells vintage clothing from the 30s-50s. Lydia is wearing a Lilli Ann velvet jacket from the 1940s. Those sleeves! Dramatically exquisite!
Amanda Suter, is one of my Instagram vintage shop favourites butchwaxvintage. Known for her head-turning looks and quality vintage collection .
“The handmade harlequin style polished cotton blouse might be from the 1940s or even earlier. The age is unknown because it is such an unusual piece, but the construction appears as if a corset would have been worn under it. I purchased it from a friend of mine who owns a vintage boutique here in San Diego called La Loupe”.
This Margit Fellegi bathing suit and skirt ensemble is outstanding, made from a Glazed cotton chintz, elastic Matletex fabric (cotton that was warp-woven with Lastex to give the fabric a subtle stretch).
Margit Fellegi was Cole of California’s Head Designer from 1936 to 1972. Though Cole of California is celebrated in the swimwear industry, Margit Fellegi is largely unknown today. The talented designer spent her entire career working under a corporate label, though she was often named in advertisements and recognized for her achievements on behalf of the brand. Fellegi was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Hungarian immigrants. She studied art at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, and was also a successful dancer – her introduction to design was through making her own stage costumes. Early in her career she opened a custom film costume design studio in Beverly Hills, but in 1936 she was poached by Fred Cole, head of Cole Knitting Mills (later named Cole of California) to be his Head of Design for the company. Fellegi set a fashion-forward standard for the American swimwear industry.
