Ava 1940s dress
burgundy
Beautiful A-line dress in a simple 1940s vintage cut from The Seamstress of Bloomsbury.
Please note that this dress is smaller in size and is best suited for a smaller or medium sized bust.
This beautiful dress oozes understated elegance and vintage charm.
The dress is from an original vintage pattern, and it is clearly visible in the fine details. The dress has a V-neck and 4 covered buttons down to the waist, which beautifully highlight the waist. The buttons are not only for decoration, but to make it easier to get into the dress, there is also a zip on the side.
The sleeves have a slight wrinkle which gives the nice vintage aesthetic. The wide, long "balloon sleeves" close with 2 covered buttons at the wrist.
The dress is beautifully waisted, and also has a ribbon which is tied at the back. This gives you a really beautiful silhouette as well as the fine bow detail.
The skirt is an A-shape, which falls beautifully and flatteringly down the hips and thighs. It is a really wonderful dress that can be used for everyday and parties.
- Beautiful dress in authentic 1940s style
- Style with fine accessories such as earrings and hair flower, for a festive vintage look.
TIP: The dress is smaller over the bust than our other dresses, so please check the size guide carefully before ordering.
100% rayon crepe. No stretch.
Rayon crepe is a natural, lightweight and beautiful material, and we recommend that you care for the garment as they did with original 1940s clothing.
We suggest hand washing, just like they did back then. If you want to use the easier option of using a washing machine, it's very important to wash on a gentle cycle and place the garment in a laundry bag. However, we do not recommend washing in a machine as not all machines treat clothes equally well.
Avoid drying clothes in direct sunlight or in very hot places (e.g. over a radiator) as this can cause the material to expand and subsequently shrink.
If the garment has been washed too hot.
In the unlikely event of an accident, you can try the following method to get the garment back to its original size and fit. This method is not guaranteed, but may help in some cases:
- Soak the garment in cold water with a very generous amount of fabric conditioner and leave it overnight.
- Then rinse the garment in fresh cold water and while gently squeezing out the excess water, stretch the garment both width and lengthwise as far as you can.
- Lay the garment flat on a towel to let it dry slowly and keep pulling it in both directions.
Size guide
| Størrelse | Barm | Talje | Hofter |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK8 / XS | 84 cm | 66 cm | 105 cm |
| UK10 / S | 89 cm | 71 cm | 108 cm |
| UK12 / M | 93 cm | 76 cm | 110 cm |
| UK14 / L | 100 cm | 81 cm | 113 cm |
| UK16 / XL | 104 cm | 86 cm | 115 cm |
| UK18 / 2XL | 110 cm | 91 cm | 118 cm |
| UK20 / 3XL | 114 cm | 96 cm | 121 cm |
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Ava 1940s dress - burgundy