Hey there, I'm new to the site. My Mom found this cool vintage lace dress at a thrift shop. At the time, she didn't know anything about it. She originally bought it for a witch's costume for Halloween, until she looked at the inner tags. We know from the NRA Label and Fashion Originators Guild Label that it is from the 1930s. But, we don't know if this is lingerie or a dancing gown of some sort.... Any ideas? What would have been underneath it? Thanks for any thoughts!
1930s Garment ~ Need Help Determining Lingerie? Dress?
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I have been waiting to see what this dress looked like from when you first spoke about it!
I am leaning towards a dress and you would wear an underdress under it. I believe if it was lingerie it would have been made to have been one piece and therefore would have had modesty panels/some type of lining, or the lace would just be strategically denser in certain areas, or in most areas.
That really is lovely, and hopefully other folks will come along with other/better/more indepth opinions.
Michelle had posted this lace gown recently also:
http://www.vintagefashionguild.org/public/viewthread.php?tid=3308&page=1
Chris
I am leaning towards a dress and you would wear an underdress under it. I believe if it was lingerie it would have been made to have been one piece and therefore would have had modesty panels/some type of lining, or the lace would just be strategically denser in certain areas, or in most areas.
That really is lovely, and hopefully other folks will come along with other/better/more indepth opinions.
Michelle had posted this lace gown recently also:
http://www.vintagefashionguild.org/public/viewthread.php?tid=3308&page=1
Chris
Thanks for the info! Yes, my sister said she didn't think it was lingerie because it's too difficult to get into and out of! It also has very small snaps and hooks up one side. Unfortunately, there are some small holes in it. We didn't notice them until my sister put it on.... I think the back is prettier than the front too! The lines are very sexy! I can see why people collect vintage clothing!
You might be able to repair that with invisible or black thread to some extent depending on where and how big the holes are. I certainly can't tell!
That's lovely!!! :love008: Definitely a dress, not lingerie, about 1930 in vintage I estimate. It would have a long, probably black, slip beneath. The fragility will definitely make it a delicacy for as long as it can survive.
Vintagetrend
Registered Guest
Oooooooooooooooooooooooo I LOVE it!! *smile* As Chris pointed out I love this "stuff" The label alone should help you sell it if that is what you are going to do... Ummmm let us know if you do?
Oh my goodness do I see a train peeking out from the back???
Seems as if your questions have been answered, I just came by to drool!!
Mine is full of holes and I am constantly repairing it but I love it with all my heart, I probebly should not wear it but I cannot help myself...
What a lovely rescue, I am so glad it was not made into a costume!
Michelle
Oh my goodness do I see a train peeking out from the back???
Seems as if your questions have been answered, I just came by to drool!!
Mine is full of holes and I am constantly repairing it but I love it with all my heart, I probebly should not wear it but I cannot help myself...
What a lovely rescue, I am so glad it was not made into a costume!
Michelle
Leisa
VFG Member
Oooooooooooooo Aaaaaahhhhhhh...
Can we see a pic of the label, pretty please?
And the back, too! Looks like it has a half capelet thingie in the back?
Here's a smaller pic of the dress so we can see it all at once. ;)
<img src="http://img5.ranchoweb.com/images/leisa/30s.jpg">
I used to have a pic of Jean Harlowe in a Very Similar dress...Maybe I can find it for you.
Love it!
xoxoxo
leisa
Can we see a pic of the label, pretty please?
And the back, too! Looks like it has a half capelet thingie in the back?
Here's a smaller pic of the dress so we can see it all at once. ;)
<img src="http://img5.ranchoweb.com/images/leisa/30s.jpg">
I used to have a pic of Jean Harlowe in a Very Similar dress...Maybe I can find it for you.
Love it!
xoxoxo
leisa
Jennifer O.
Registered Guest
Hi,
You have a great find there.
Although this style was 'in fashion' during the earlly 30's, my mother-in-law wore an identical one in saphire blue lace during her college days at UCLA in the earlly 40's. (o.k. she was a music major, not a fashionista).
Her dress came with a belt about 1" wide of the same lined lace fabric as the dress. It fastened with a rhinestone clasp. You still see those clasps around: an Art Deco set that hooks together to be a belt clasp, or can be separated into shoe buckles. (or made into a brooch, those girls really knew how to stretch a buck)
The lining is fume faded acetate (it has turned pink): the shape is bias cut with 1/4 inch wide straps.
I hope that helps you 'visualize' what your lace gown probably could use to really make a statement: a nice lace or satin belt with rhinestone Art Deco brooch to fasten it, and a matching bias cut lining. add strappy shoes, and WOW!
Have fun, wear gently, and keep it forever!
--Jennifer
You have a great find there.
Although this style was 'in fashion' during the earlly 30's, my mother-in-law wore an identical one in saphire blue lace during her college days at UCLA in the earlly 40's. (o.k. she was a music major, not a fashionista).
Her dress came with a belt about 1" wide of the same lined lace fabric as the dress. It fastened with a rhinestone clasp. You still see those clasps around: an Art Deco set that hooks together to be a belt clasp, or can be separated into shoe buckles. (or made into a brooch, those girls really knew how to stretch a buck)
The lining is fume faded acetate (it has turned pink): the shape is bias cut with 1/4 inch wide straps.
I hope that helps you 'visualize' what your lace gown probably could use to really make a statement: a nice lace or satin belt with rhinestone Art Deco brooch to fasten it, and a matching bias cut lining. add strappy shoes, and WOW!
Have fun, wear gently, and keep it forever!
--Jennifer