Exquisite Original Vintage 1930s Dress Sapphire Blue Velvet Bias Evening Gown UK XS 1930s Blouse round neck with front wings

round neck with front wings

Sleeve length from shoulder to cuff (bracelet length): 17 1/2" (44

reminds me of the Siegfried Farnon character in the original 'All Creatures Great & Small' TV series

Waist: 14 1/2" (37cm) [about 2 1/4" available to let out]

A vintage 1950s dress

Exquisite Original Vintage 1930s Dress Sapphire Blue Velvet Bias Evening Gown UK XS 1930s Blouse round neck with front wingsAn exquisite vintage 1930s evening gown, very nicely hand made from lustrous sapphire blue silk or rayon velvet. The bodice has a narrow shoulder set, round neck with front wings, ruching down the centre front to create fullness at the bust, & long tapering sleeves with glorious ruched puffed heads into which the wearer's shoulders extend; the 6 gore skirt is long & slightly flared. The dress opens down the back to hip level with self covered buttons