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Vintage 1940s Cream Crepe Silk Dress 1940 Beaded Mandarin Collar Dress UK 8 US 4

$659.23
£476
€559.88
CA$896.83
A$996.57
CHF 522.22
MX$12,221.20
NOK 6,660.55
SEK 6,266
DKK 4,178.73
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This elegant 1940's cream crepe silk dress, accented by cream and black embroidered soutache which is in turn embellished with white rocailles beaded tassels, is the perfect piece for your vintage collection. The Mandarin style collar, draws in along the front of the neckline with a small hook and loop, and is embellished with trailing soutache embroidery and beaded tassels. The decorative collar panel continues along the front of the décolletage where the hook and loop fastening creates a key hole design. The simple shoulder line, sets off the wide inset short cut sleeves. The bodice, is accented by tailored darts along the bust-line, which draw the eye to the fitted and cinched in waistline. The silhouette of the skirt-line is set off by a cross over cut, accented by 4 sewn pleats along the left hand side of the hipline, from which pleats drape along the length, setting off the elegant pleated side sash, which fastens along the back of the left hand side hipline. This flattering design, draws the eye to the female form, whilst accenting the hipline. Finished with a simple silhouette, this mesmerising 1940's dress showcases the iconic design of the era. Label: None Measurements of the Dress Armpit to Armpit: up to 34 inches Shoulder to Hem: 48 inches Waist: up to 26 inches Shoulder to End of Sleeve: 5.2 inches Hips: 38 inches Shoulder to waist: 17 inches Shoulder to Shoulder: 15 inches Size: UK 8 US 4 Closures: This dress fastens along the side with a concealed 11 inch metal , 3 press studs along the back of the hipline and a hook and loop along the front of the neckline. Condition: This dress is in near perfect vintage condition. There is a very faint age mark along the front right hand side of the keyhole neckline amongst the soutache embroidery. There is an age mark along the back left hand side of the waistline. These are minor and not overly apparent when the dress is being worn and only noticeable upon inspection.Please refer to the photographs as they form part of the condition report. Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water. Fabric: crepe silk, beads, soutache embroidery Vintage garments have been previously worn and lovingly cared for, they may however have a blemish or two. Here at Willow Hilson, we try our very best to note all the details of each garment, although we may sometimes overlook things, which we do apologise for. Please do not expect perfection, unless stated so. Please make sure you check all the measurements of the garment before purchasing. Vintage garment sizes are not the same as those of today. To ensure the best fit, we suggest you measure your favourite similar style garment and compare it to the measurements we have listed.
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: UK 8 US 4 (UK)Bust: 34 in (86.36 cm)Waist: 26 in (66.04 cm)Hip: 38 in (96.52 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 48 in (121.92 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Cheltenham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2682226136032

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