Dating Brocade Blouse

[greatglenvintage]

I'm having a bit of trouble dating this blouse. It has an Asian theme. One belt loop on the left with a matching sash. Not sure if there was ever another belt loop. Frog closures (at least I think that's what they're called) down the front. Very thick shoulder pads. Seems to be silk exterior (very shiny and smooth on the back) lined in very thin white silk that has started to shred in areas. No tags that I can find. Any help would be much appreciated!

Edit: the website would only let me upload the pics below. The rest were "too large." I've never had that problem before...

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

It may be part of a pajama set from the 40s. With the lining it is older than 70s.

 

[greatglenvintage]

I think it's from the 1970s but I would like to see label/finish pictures.

There are no labels.

 

[yumyumvintage]

Yes I think it is from pajama set from 40's.

 

[bycinbyhand]

Do you happen to have a picture of the shoulder pads?

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

It looks like a 40s pajama top to me as well.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Agree: sweet '40s pyjama top.

 

[greatglenvintage]

Do you happen to have a picture of the shoulder pads?

The shoulder pads are covered by the lining, but they are quite thick.

I have attached a picture of the lining.

Were thick shoulder pads common in pajamas in the 40s? Would women have slept in this, or was it meant more as lounge/around the house wear?

 

[StitchesandSnags]

Ooops. I thought I was on a different post - my bad! This does appear to be 40s - 50s. Shoulder pads were super popular in the 1940s due to wartime influence.

 

[greatglenvintage]

Thanks. I know shoulder pads were popular in the 40s...I was asking if they were common even in sleepwear.

 

[StitchesandSnags]

Thanks. I know shoulder pads were popular in the 40s...I was asking if they were common even in sleepwear.

From what I've seen they were pretty common.

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

My first thought was 1940s also. These look more what we used to call pyjamas (as opposed to pajamas). Nicole called it that as well. The difference in spelling was used to indicate their purpose. They were popular in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s for lounging, eating breakfast at home, casual entertaining at home with friends during the daytime, and of course there were also wonderful beach pyjamas for lounging at outdoor pools and ocean fun n' sun.

While your pyjama top was probably not worn for sleeping, it certainly could have been slept in if the owner wanted to. But no, large shoulder pads were not common in pajamas intended for sleeping. Maybe for breakfast in bed, as in a bed jacket, etc.

Yours is very attractive.

 

[greatglenvintage]

My first thought was 1940s also. These look more what we used to call pyjamas (as opposed to pajamas). Nicole called it that as well. The difference in spelling was used to indicate their purpose. They were popular in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s for lounging, eating breakfast at home, casual entertaining at home with friends during the daytime, and of course there were also wonderful beach pyjamas for lounging at outdoor pools and ocean fun n' sun.

While your pyjama top was probably not worn for sleeping, it certainly could have been slept in if the owner wanted to. But no, large shoulder pads were not common in pajamas intended for sleeping. Maybe for breakfast in bed, as in a bed jacket, etc.

Yours is very attractive.

Thank you! I'm such a sucker for anything peach. I wish I had the matching pants!

 

[Linn]

I totally agree with Barbara's comments You have the top of a fabulous two piece '40's lounging outfit- not meant to be worn to bed to sleep in!

 

[bycinbyhand]

The shoulder pads are covered by the lining, but they are quite thick.

I have attached a picture of the lining.

Were thick shoulder pads common in pajamas in the 40s? Would women have slept in this, or was it meant more as lounge/around the house wear?

Worn lounging not for sleeping. Very sweet piece.