This truly mesmerising 1940's dress, rendered in the softest shade of cream crepe silk and accented by delicate pleated details, is the perfect timeless piece to add to your vintage collection.  

The rounded neckline of the dress, is framed by a soft turned down collar, which draws in along the nape with rhinestone button and loop fastenings. The simple shoulder line, sets off the elegant wide cut short length sleeves, which are accented by box pleats and join the backline in a detailed pleated cape-like feature along either side of the button fastenings. This construction is created using one panel of pleated crepe silk along each side, which begins along the top of the shoulder line, contouring the sleeve seams and continues to join the backline.The timeless cut of the bodice, is accented by a central smocking stitched panel positioned beneath the soft collar, which creates subtle pleats along the front of the bust-line and bodice. The fitted waistline, sets off the elegant peplum panel along the top of the hipline, which in turn frames the running seams along the front central part of the skirt-line, which lead the elegant knife pleats, completing this piece in a truly iconic 1940's silhouette.  

Label: None

Measurements Of The Dress

Armpit to Armpit: up to 38 inches

Shoulder to Hem: 46.5 inches

Waist: up to 28 inches

Hips: up to 36 inches

Shoulder to End of Sleeve: 5 inches 

Shoulder to Waist: 15 inches

Size: UK 10 US 6

Condition: This dress is in near perfect vintage condition. Two very small darns along the front of the right side of the bodice next to the sleeve seam. Two very small areas of wear to the crepe silk ( these are pin sized) along the front left hand side of the bodice beneath the collar and next to the smocking panel. A very small pin sized darn along the back right hand side of the shoulder line. A small well concealed darn along the central part of the bust-line. A central seam has been positioned along the front part of the waistline to repair an area of weakness. A very small darn long the bottom left hand side of the hemline. The original buttons have been changed to rhinestone buttons as the original buttons showed signs of wear and rusting.  These minor details are not overly apparent when the dress is being worn and only noticeable upon close inspection. Please refer to the photographs, as they form part of the condition report. 

Fastenings: This dress fastens along the nape with 6 button and loops, these are the only fastenings.

Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned

Fabric: Crepe silk, rhinestone buttons 

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 you favourite similar style garment and compare it to the measurements we have listed.