1930s wedding dress or nightgown?

[Lisa Burback]

This garment is so beautiful, made of a fine, silky satin. While it is rather plain in detail, the bias cut hugs the body so perfectly, I am having a hard time determining if it is a luxurious nightgown, or a simple 30s wedding gown.

Thoughts?

 

[retro ruth]

I think the tie back is typical of a nightgown, and suspect it's unlikely on a wedding gown.Also I don't think wedding dresses would have been sleeveless then.

I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be able to say more definitively.

 

[joules]

It's a luxe nightgown.

 

[retro ruth]

I think the tie back is typical of a nightgown, and suspect it's unlikely on a wedding gown

After I wrote that I realise I have a homemade 30s/40s wedding dress that has a tie-back! Still think this is nightgown though, because of the sleeves and simplicity.

 

[Catbooks1940s]

i was going to say the same thing as ruth - the ties on the back, plus the roominess in the bust (sleep comfort) say nightgown.

it's lovely

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

Nightgown, 1940's.

 

[EndlessAlley]

Fabulous Nightgown.

Was wondering what features place this nightgown in the 1940s? I have a nightgown and slip (both bias cut) that I'll be listing soon and I assumed that with the bias cut they were from the 1930s.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

I agree with nightgown - and I'll add that a wedding gown wouldn't be sheer like this, whilst it makes for an elegant and saucy evening in the boudoir.

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Nightgown

 

[Theda_Bara]

It's definitely a nightgown, and very beautiful!