40s blouse?

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So I'm a bit unsure about this blouse - I am leaning towards 40s though. Would love some help! There are no tags (well there was a tag but it has since unraveled and I can't quite read what it says). Button closures down the back. No shoulder pads which is somewhat unusual maybe, but they could have been removed also. It's a cold rayon fabric. I was told 80s but it just doesn't seem to fit. There is some contrast stitching around the neckline. Thanks!

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Latin American themes were popluar in the 1940s. Rayon works for both 40s and 80s. The color scheme seems more 1980s. How deep is that armhole and how wide is the sleeve opening? 1980s would generally be a deeper and a wider than the 40s.

I agree, label remains and seam finishes would be very helpful.
 
Ahhh I am sorry everyone!! I can't for the life of me find this blouse now. Ugh! I am going to tear apart my closet and see if I perhaps stored it in there. Thanks for all your feedback and I will update when I find the blouse. :)
 
pastperfect2 said:
Latin American themes were popluar in the 1940s. Rayon works for both 40s and 80s. The color scheme seems more 1980s. How deep is that armhole and how wide is the sleeve opening? 1980s would generally be a deeper and a wider than the 40s.

I agree, label remains and seam finishes would be very helpful.
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Sorry for the delay! I misplaced the shirt! Ahh! I posted some photos. Thanks! The armhole is about 8" deep. About 16" in circumference.
 
Retro Ruth said:
I'm also wondering if this was a dress that has been cut down. Does the finish of the bottom hem match the finish elsewhere?
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Hi! Sorry for the delay - I misplaced the shirt! I posted a few photos of the stitching - the armhole stitching is a bit different than the rest. There is decorative black stitching on the neckline also.
 
anothertimevintageapparel said:
It has the same vertical darts and as one sleeves. Of course, this print says 80s 90s but the style is similar.
I just see the fabric design as being completely different. As I said, I clipped it to the form so the shape isnt showing that well
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I guess it's hard to see yours well. Mine really doesn't have darts except on the bottom part. The sleeves are really more very small cap/openings. I came across this blouse online that's also 40's. They really seem very identical in shape except no darts on this one. Hmm!


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blubirdboutique said:
I guess it's hard to see yours well. Mine really doesn't have darts except on the bottom part. The sleeves are really more very small cap/openings. I came across this blouse online that's also 40's. They really seem very identical in shape except no darts on this one. Hmm!


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Are you sure it is Rayon and not silk. The print reminds me so much of some vintage 30s silk fabric I sold a while back.
 
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