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Very Rare 1930s Rust Day Dress

Very rare 1930s rust coloured day dress

£145.00

Availability: 1 in stock

  • Era 1930s
  • Bust 36"
  • Waist 32"
  • Hips 36"
  • Label None
  • Fabric Unknown
  • Condition Excellent

    This item is in excellent vintage condition

  • Best fit UK 12

    The best fit is a recommendation only. Please refer to other measurements for accurate fitting.

Really gorgeous 1940s day dress made in a beautiful peach coloured crepe with grey bead detailing, ruched bodice and puffed sleeves. A rare piece that is super flattering on hourglass and pear shapes.

This dress opens with a zip at the side

Model is 5’10” and a size UK 10/12

Hand picked
Sustainable
One-of-a-kind
Why buy vintage?

Sustainable and unique clothing

Ashwell & Co take inspiration from the past to create a unique vintage shopping experience, with sustainability, slow fashion and individuality at the heart of what we do.

From 1930s bias cut gowns to 1940s tea dresses; 1960s mod suits to 1970s dagger collar shirts, our carefully curated collection of vintage fashion caters for a wide variety of tastes, sizes and budgets.

Each vintage piece has been handpicked for our rails and sourced exclusively within the UK by our co-founder Kate.

From iconic design pieces such as Ossie Clark, Yves Saint Laurent and Lanvin, to everyday essentials, each piece of clothing is chosen as the best example of its era, whilst also keeping an emphasis on wearability and current trends.

 

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