Vintage Floral Wrap Dress 1940s

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Detail: Classic mid 1940s vintage wrap dress with beautiful floral print. Ties to front.  Slightly raised waistline. Shirt style collar. Gentle pleating to shoulder  seams. Unlined. This was homemade post WII.

Period: Mid 1940s

Colour: Print, as seen.

Sizing: Medium / Large (UK12-14)  Shoulders seam to seam 14.5 inches. Bust 34-40 inches. Waist28-33 inches. Length 55 inches. Size conversion chart

Fabric: Rayon

Condition: Excellent. Vintage condition guide

Origin: United Kingdom

Care: Dry Clean

Styling tip: Keep the accessories modern and subtle to maximize the elegance of this piece.

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1940s: The first half of the decade was dominated by WWII . Styles echoed military uniforms and was almost utilitarian. Fabrics were rationed in the UK and thus simple designs dominated fashion during this time, with an emphasis on beautiful tailoring. Post-war, fashion came back with a bang. In 1947, Dior launched his 'The New look' collection; perhaps the most controversial fashion statement made to date. It proposed absolute femininity and extravagance at a time that was still recovering from a period of limitation, yet the new-look demolished pre 1947 styles over night. Billowing skirts, narrow waists, padded hips and rounded shoulders changed fashion in a moment and has influenced it ever since.