Two new dresses from me

I have just b ought these two dresses, there no label so I think they must have been made especially for some one as they are both around a size 18/20 and the long one is floor length even on me been 6 foot tall. they originated from the USA.
What do you think about the dating for each one,

Thank you Pauline

 

Lovely! They look to be 1940's, though the fringing on the first may not be original, you'd need to show how it is attached - does it go through the lining if there is one etc.

 

There is no lining on the dress, the fridge is over the top of the skirt fabric in two bands around the skirt as shown with the right photo,
the left photo show the inside of the dress and the fringe top is in the seam of the skirt, the fringe is either original to the dress or put on when there was a major alteration the skirt. as in been remade.

 

This is the shorter one as been worn

 

they are both lovely dresses, and i have a black crepe cc41 dress with fringing on exactly like that, and its original to the dress.

lorraine

 

They are fabulous finds Pauline, and you put that outfit together perfectly right down to the shoes. The dresses look 40's to me

 

Oh thank you , the 40's is not a period I visited before in person. Other than reading about it, I not totally comfortable with the looks yet hopefully that will come in time.

 

Lovely dresses Pauline but if I may be so bold to say the 40s looks doesn't suit you as well as the more contemporary. You look beyond fantastic in your avatar image! You're definitely able to wear pastels and bright colors and they look smashing on you. You're very close to my mother's skin/hair color and black is the one color you'll never see in her closet. She doesn't even like accessorizing with it but think you once showed us a pic of you wearing a black blazer ensemble that looked ever so stylish.

 

Lovely dresses, Pauline, I love the beaded one. I think the other looks fine on you but I'd pair it with a shorter fur, and a wide brimmed hat. Congrats on your finds!
Jen

 

Both lovely dresses. But not enough of your fabulous pins on display!

 

For me one of the joys of vintage fashion is about trying different looks fro different periods, and I agree some suit me better than others but it's fun finding out and of course you learn more from making a mistake than not as long as it's not in public!
I am pleased that the general consensus is that my dresses are around the 40's which is what both the dealer and I thought they were.

 

Wonderful style, as always.
I agree 1940s.
I can't wait to see the fringed one being worn!
Have you ever thought of putting your hair up for evening or in a snood for the 40s?
Thanks for sharing.

 

It's months since I started this thread, time just flies past this is a photo of the long fringed one, I know it's a bad photo , the fringed did not show up at all unless I moved around a little and altered the level a little.

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Hi Pauline you look wonderful in this dress, and I can see the fringing just fine. Love your choice of accessories too

 

Great choice of shoes Bally 1945:

 

You look lovely in the fringed dress, Pauline!!

 

New Look size 9 wide fit,
Style of clothing always come back which I said to my Dad when he was commenting onTrilby hats are popular again which he wore in the 40's and 50's up until the 1980's thinking about it.