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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.

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For Sale email: jane@janetunnicliffe.style

VINTAGE 1940s Volup Black Crepe Beaded Dress

Rare VOLUP Size!

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.

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1940s Peggy Hunt black rayon dress with exaggerated lace bow, sold by @lindquistvintage on Instagram.

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SOLD

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.

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I’m obsessed with this 1940s moss green velvet crepe and rayon dress…those buttons 💚!

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Dream 1940s dress. I love the waist detailing.

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This dress! I adore it! A vintage late 1930s early 40s black dress with amazing details. This beautifully tailored dress is made of soft black crepe rayon fabric, beautifully decorated shoulder and neckline also in crepe rayon with accent colour beige and covered with a gorgeous red cherries and green leaves embroidery. The cherries are also decorated with tiny white metal buttons. A beautiful tailored A-line skirt and the fitted waist has a zipper closure on the side, black fabric covered buttons on the back, three quarter sleeves and shoulder pads.
label: junior fashions by Carole King
This dress was sold on Etsy a few years ago by secreteyesonly. Oh how I would love to own her, please let me know if you have one of these dresses that you would consider parting with.

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The cotton lace fabric on this 1940s dress! From my personal collection.

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