30's or 40's Abstract print dress

[Arabella's Treasures]

I have come to re-own this gorgeous dress but was wondering if it's a late 30's or 40's. There is an asymmetric peplum to the front of the dress only, neck zip at the back and down the side, there is no label.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

I'll pick '40s - does it have shoulder pads, or signs that they were there?

Great print. Would go nicely with your little handbag in the other thread, and a nice pair of chunky heels.

 

[Pinkcoke]

Is this any chance you can get this modelled? it would really help to see the shape when worn.

 

[Arabella's Treasures]

Sorry, no arms on the form I have at home at the moment. I have added photo 1 dress as is, photo 2 cinching the waist and photo 3 the arm. There is no sign of any shoulder pads having been used. Funnily enough I had sold it to a lady with the bag in the other thread for a 40's party. I am actually very happy they are back

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

I would agree with 40s. It most likely had a matching jacket and that may be where the pads would have been.

Love the print!

 

[Arabella's Treasures]

Thank you it's very Kandinsky. It's very robust as it has been very much loved with a few owners. Bought as vintage in the 70's in London. On it goes again

 

[cmpollack]

Fabulous print!

The combination of neck and side zip says 40s to me too.