Would this dress be from the 40s?

[donnah]

I'm hoping to confirm that this dress is from the 1940's. It has both a side metal zip (WIL ZIP pull) and a short center back metal zip (TOBY pull). It feels like a rayon crepe. Luckily, all the rhinestones are present! No labels or tags whatsoever. I love how the peplum is longer in back than in front. It's in amazing condition.

Thank you!

 

[Linn]

Donnah,

I agree that your dress is from the '40's. It appears to be very sheer so would have been worn with an opaque black slip.

Linn

 

[donnah]

Yes, it will definitely need a slip. Thanks for your help!

 

[Catbooks1940s]

agree it's 40s, and really lovely!

 

[Sky Ranch Vintage]

Agree with 40's also. Very pretty!!

 

[Coutureallure]

I agree with post war 40s but it looks like it has been shortened. Check to see if you can let the hem back down, as the proportions look a bit off right now. The peplum should be balanced with a longer skirt. And if you can let the hem down, be sure to use a press cloth, as this fabric will iron shine in a heartbeat!

 

[loulousvintagefashion]

I agree with 40's, and that it has been shortened. Very pretty.

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Very pretty 40s dress, it appears to be a rayon chiffon, a bit rougher to the touch than a silk chiffon would be. It looks like that hem will come down...fingers crossed for you!

 

[donnah]

Thanks everyone! I'll have a close look at the hem and see what I can do. What would be the proper length?

And poppy, I do believe you are right about it being rayon chiffon. You've described it perfectly.

 

[fuzzylizzie]

Look at the existing hem and see if there is a trace of the oldline, where the hem was originally folded and pressed. You can find it on most fabrics.

 

[Midge]

Beautiful! Very 40s! And yes, it should be longer.

Karin

 

[vertugarde]

As Jody has suggested this dress is post WW11 and probably c1947. The peplum was a a very big trend and was played about with to create interest. This dress has cap sleeves which were also a feature. The fabric looks like a sheer rayon crepe. Here is a pattern that people may have seen which shows the correct dress length;

http://tinyurl.com/3y8yy3k