Fabulous Late 1930s / Early 1940s Vintage Cream Rayon Blouse With Rust And Green Trim

This stunning blouse was made from cream coloured rayon in the late 1930s / early 1940s. It was cut in the classic silhouette of the wartime era with gathered sleeves. The high neckline has been trimmed with dark brown, green and rust orange coloured piping which also forms a tie at the neck. Matching trim adorns the V for Victory shaped decoration at the bust and a sculptural high bust seam adds a beautiful design detail. An original metal zipper fastens the blouse at the back of the neck. 

Bust: 36”

Waist: 36”

Shoulders: 15” seam to seam

Length: 21”

The blouse is in good condition with only a couple of faint marks and some slight underarm discolouration. The rust orange trim is disintegrating in places as pictured. The hem has a line of stitching and a pinked edge.

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This garment is available to purchase with or without dress shields. These clever little contraptions have been made by our seamstress to an original 1940s pattern and can be simply attached to your garment by tack stitching at the corners of the underarm seam, pinning (we wouldn’t recommend that, it hurts if it goes wrong, so if you try this, it is at your own risk only) or inserting tiny poppers. They then stand ready to absorb any sweat and body odours as needed and you can simply detach and launder them instead of your garment, saving you a fortune in dry cleaning bills.

They are equally suitable for suits, blazers and dresses and come in pure white cotton.

They are universally sized and super easy to use even for a sewing novice as only a couple of tiny stitches are required at each side to secure them.

We sell Dress Shields as a standalone item or at a discount if you purchase them with a garment. We will select the appropriate type to match the garment you have purchased.