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Help with dating and info on dress

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by Emily R, Dec 20, 2020.

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  1. Emily R

    Emily R Registered Guest

    Found this amazing dress! Its really hard to get photos of but has a metal zipper on side and amazing detail. Trying to properly date and describe style
     

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    Emily R, Dec 20, 2020
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  2. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Member Staff Member VFG Past President

    Gorgeous! It looks early 1940s to me with the swag feature.
     
    poppysvintageclothing, Dec 20, 2020
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  3. denisebrain

    denisebrain VFG Vice President Staff Member VFG Past President

    That is a beauty Emily!

    I don't know if there's a name for that sleeve (paging Hollis @pastperfect2 ) but the look is 1946-ish to my eye, with the way the sleeve emphasizes the shoulder. Are their shoulder pads?
     
    denisebrain, Dec 20, 2020
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  4. Vintagiality

    Vintagiality VFG Treasurer Staff Member

    I thought just a bit earlier than mid 1940s but Maggie is probably correct
     
    Vintagiality, Dec 20, 2020
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  5. Ranch Queen Vintage

    Ranch Queen Vintage Administrator

    Gorgeous gown!!
    I'm thinking late-30s/early-40s and would call the sleeve a "short kimono sleeve".
     
    Ranch Queen Vintage, Dec 20, 2020
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  6. pastperfect2

    pastperfect2 Alumni +

    Kimono style sleeve bands? I don't think there is a formal name.
     
    pastperfect2, Dec 20, 2020
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  7. Circa Vintage Clothing

    Circa Vintage Clothing Alumni

    Agree with Maggie: I would put this one just post-war, with some remnant '30s design features.

    Lovely dress, the sleeve treatment is wonderful. I've had dresses with sleeves like these but also do not know of a specific name for them, sorry.
     
    Circa Vintage Clothing, Dec 21, 2020
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