This auction is for one of the most show stopping original 30s
full length dresses. This amazing dress would be perfect to wear as a ball or
evening dress, worn for cocktails or even a prom. The dress has amazing
detailing on the front of the bodice that calls to mind art deco structured
designs whilst the dress itself clings to the body effectively due to the bias
cut of the garment. The main statement feature of this dress though has to be
the AMAZING sleeves. This dress has huge balloon sleeves (here stuffed to allow
you to really see the effect). This really is a statement dress. The dress
fastens at the side with little poppers as would be expected with an original
1930s dress.
Please note. The darker black is the real colour and texture of
this fabric. It has been photographed (with the cclour incorrect in a few
images) so that you can properly see the detail.
Measurements:
Bust: 40in
Waist: 30in
Length: 56in
Due to the way this falls suited to a slightly smaller size than
would suggest. Probably more or less a 10
Condition: Overall excellent. This lovely
satin dress does have the odd little pull in it which is commensurate with the
age of the garment. One of the seams has been stitched by hand. This looks
fine, but would probably look better if done on a machine.
A little bit of
background on me: I am an obsessive vintage collector and have amassed a huge
collection of vintage from Victorian right through to the 1980s. I am about to
embark on a rather pricey masters at the Royal College of Art (studying design
history) and henceforth I am having to sell off large portions of my collection
to fund my studies. Over the coming weeks I’ll be listing everything from
glamorous 30s evening dresses, to novelty print 50s day dresses to 60s beaded
shift dresses. I can’t believe myself quite how much I have amassed! I am also selling items from the collection of Naomi Thompson, including items that featured in her recent Style me Vintage: Clothes book.
If you are interested
in my collection visit queen-tree.blogspot.co.uk for more information or “like”
my Advantage In Vintage page on facebook where I will also be putting up
previews of some of the items coming up on ebay.
Please note: I have had a lot of parcels go missing recently which means all parcels will be sent 2nd class recorded delivery to try and combat this. If you need an item more quickly please ask and I can send 1st class recorded at an additional cost. If the item you are purchasing sells for over £100 the item will be sent special delivery so please wait for an invoice.
Most items are styled with petticoats underneath. These are not included in the sale.
Items may be pegged or pinned to mannequin to show fit more accurately
Most of the items I sell are vintage, this means they will not be like new items and show some age, but where possible I will always mention this!
I will accept all types of payment inc. cheque and postal order, just let me know!
I expect payment within 5 days, if this will be a problem please ask, I don’t mind waiting longer just so long as I know.
I ship worldwide, just message for prices. My shipping price listed is for EU. Outside EU PLEASE CONTACT FOR PRICES
I do not accept returns unless goods are faulty.
Good luck and happy bidding
On 16-Jul-12 at 14:22:07 BST, seller added the following information: