1940s style cocktail dress

1940s cocktail dress

1940s Vintage Hollywood Sewing Pattern 1683 WWII Misses Cocktail Dress Sz 12 30B

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1940s party dress
A simple oversized blazer will always look cool when paired with jeans and dress shoes. For the colder months, layer it over a turtleneck and then switch to a t-shirt when things start to warm up. 23. Low Rise Waists Beautiful 1940s black crepe cocktail dress with gorgeous sequined detail on the left shoulder. Features 3/4 sleeve, attached self tie, gathered detail with cascading pleats in the skirt. 1940s cocktail dress

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This beauty is a vintage 40s-era cocktail frock/ party dress. It is made from dark blue silk velvet with pleats on the bodice to create a beautiful drape. It has a slit V-neckline, which closes with a hook at the front. There is a piece of black net running along the inside of the neckline. The skirt is flared with 2 panels on the front and 2 on the back. It has a belt with an oval buckle on the back waist. It is long-sleeved with ruching on the lower half and gathers at the shoulders. There are shoulder pad liners inside but no pads. There are snap fasteners and hooks at the side to close. It is unlined. Leave a Reply Cancel reply On the runway we saw the bubble hems take on many guises. From floral maxi dresses, to thigh skimming minis, this full silhouette was about creating maximum drama. In a host of colors, whether it was the red carpet-ready styles at Bibhu Mohapatra and Naeem Khan or the more casual interpretations at Ulla Johnson and Proenza Schouler, this larger than life style made itself known. 

40s style cocktail dresses
Enjoy our unique and quirky cocktail menu inspired by 1940s black market liquor, alongside spiffing rations, afternoon teas and much more… 1940s cocktail dress 1940s Remember, if you choose not to wear the item, return it with the ribbon attached and claim credit on your next rental (excludes items rented using the 2FOR / 3FOR discounted offers and Capsule Collections).