[Please note that this item will be shipped after May 25, 2025. I am not in my studio until then. Thank you for understanding]
Vintage WW2 1940s printed rayon dress novelty print M.
Step into the charm of the 1940s with this cool rayon dress, featuring a stunning novelty print.
The deep blue background is beautifully accented by a whimsical streetlight motif that illuminates finely rendered leaves, creating a captivating visual effect.
This unique dress was designed in the 1940s, when many young women took the factory jobs (after the male population left to fight WW2) .
The dress buttons all the way from top to bottom, allowing for easy changes into work closing, without disturbing one’s hairdo or smudging lipstick.
Designed with the 1940s working woman in mind, this dress reflects the era when women needed quick and convenient outfit changes, still looking feminine and attractive.
Its unusual design and historical significance make it a rare find for any vintage fashion enthusiast.
1940s Label.
Padded shoulders.
Angular false pockets on the sides (see last photo).
There are two belt loops on the sides. The belt is missing.
Some images show the the dress waist pinned, to show how it was intended to look with the belt.
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Condition: great vintage. No holes, no discoloration, no underarm issues.A few pinholes (if you look against the light).
Flat measurements:
Length - 45"
Bodice length - 17"
Underarm to underarm in front - 22"
Waist - 36" (round)
Sleeve - 6"
