30s vintage gown

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Hi everyone! I have this lovely rayon gown that I am thinking is a thirties silhouette for eveningwear. It has lace around the front "peplum apron" (what is this called?) and buttons up the back with lace running all the way down on both sides. Front skirt is cut as one piece and the back is 4 panels. No labels.

Anyone think this reads more early 40s or as a nightgown? Any opinions on narrowing this down would be appreciated.

Many thanks,

Josette

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gaildavid said:
I had the exact thoughts as Mary Jane. Could we see a photo with the dress worn the other way? The fabric panel draped in the front looks a little odd....perhaps if we could compare the two.
I also think it is 40s. Very pretty.....your model is lovely!!

Gail
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Well, I tried to slip it on the other way and it just seems like there is nowhere to put your bust as there is no ease when reversed. The panel doesn't drape well over the derriere either- bunches up. I will see if I can put it on a mannequin later today and photo it this way as it is too small on me.
 
amandainvermont said:
Josette - you do SUCH a nice job with your models - I enjoy looking at your listings. I think early 40's and with all those buttons - not a night gown!
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Thanks so much! Its important to me to present the clothes on a person- makes them come to life in my mind! :-)

Now you've all got me wondering- does everyone think its on backwards? LOL! Ugh. I could swear I've got it right. ???
 
It doesn't look backward to me. I think it would look strange the other way. Agree with everyone on 40s though. :)
 
Just wanted to say JoJo, I saw your yellow striped dress above and have considered getting some ribs removed.
It is smashing.
 
Midge said:
I too think it's on the right way - and it looks gorgeous (just remember, I'm the one who went to work wearing a 30s day dress the wrong way around *lol*)!

Karin
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Really? How did you find out it was backwards? Reminds me of the joke in the movie "Splash" where the older secretary was losing her mind and would come to work with her bra on the outside of her shirt! LOL Yep that will be me!
 
Beautiful dress, and I agree with 40s, not a nightgown, and being on the right way. The reason I "think" it might look as if it's not is that I expect that the front drapey thingie would have been pressed into more or tighter ruched folds originally--I find that this sort of treatment, either in a newer dress or an older one, tends to lose its ruching over time and sort of sags down. Especially in waistlines, but I can envision this feature looking a bit more "held together" when it was new.
 
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