Dress Era?

[amandainvermont]

This dress is made of a very light weight sheer material. It buttons up the front and has no tags. It falls low mid-calf (on me). The skirt s gathered, but that is not elastic. It has small shoulder pads made of the same material. Initially I was thinking 40's ... then maybe 50s ... or 30s???

 

[dollsntrolls]

The sleeve, being almost sleeveless (and possibly dolman?), as well as the slimmer skirt (not the excess fabric of the post-war era!), leads me towards late 40s/early 50s. I can't quite get a view of the collar shape. Is the fabric done in a plisse? The 80s also totally ripped off this style, so if it's nylon or polyester, I would check the contents of the shoulder pads for 40s or 80s!

 

[morning-glorious]

Show us the shoulder pads, inside seams and buttons up close? I'm thinking 1940s...

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

I am seeing 1940s. Very pretty!

 

[BlackLotusVintage]

I have a 40's dress that is VERY similar in shape, including the smocked/gathered non elastic waist and pearl button bodice.

 

[Linn]

I am seeing '30s - longer length - no zipper - small scale floral, pearl buttons. I would like to see the shoulder pads and inside seams, etc., too.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

I vote for determining fibre, maybe a burn test? A nylon will not be any earlier than post-war. Personally, I associate these styles with the small square collar as being late '40s to early '50s. Size and shape of shoulder pad can help determine age.

Nicole