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Flowing Satin Gown from 1930 |
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Bust : 34” Waist : 30”
Hips : 36” Back @ Shoulder Blade : 15”
Length : 54”
Armhole : 15” Train : N/A |
Price : $ 450.00
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| This gown is a rare and wonderful example of fashion history. From 1930, it represents the vanguard of the fashion shift away from the drop-waist boyish designs of the 1920s to the elegance and flowing lines of the 1930s. This change was rather abrupt. Though in 1929, waistlines had risen a bit and hemlines were a bit lower than in previous years, the main fashion silhouette had not changed for almost a decade.
The famed stock market crash happened in October 1929. It almost seems as if fashion designers gazed into their crystal balls and realized that the public would soon be craving images of elegance and beauty to provide some relief from the harsh realities of the coming depression.
This gown exemplifies the beginnings of this fashion revolution. Many 1930 designs featured the "lingerie" detail of pintucking. This technique is used to great effect in this gown, actually providing its shaping. The medieval-style sleeves give a romantic femininity, and the natural waistline - at long last revealed once more - is accented with a separate self-belt. The belt is finished with a Deco rhinestone and rhodium clasp that looks like stylized flames. The skirt escapes it's pintucking at mid-thigh to flow to the floor in graceful folds. A lacy v-neckline, a bit of lace at mid-arm and forming the wedding points at the wrists, add restrained beauty and contrast to the liquid flowing qualities of the satin. The gown could be worn without the belt to create a body-skimming tunic style with a Pre Raphaelite air.
The gown is in fine wearable shape. the satin shows tiny imperfections throughout - but only on close examination. These are very minor, and disappear in the reflectivity of the fabric. The lace has been mended under the right arm - also not noticeable, and one center stone is missing from the rhinestone belt. This is mostly camouflaged as the metal underneath the missing stone is shiny silver. Altogether a beautiful, elegant gown.
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Bust : 35” Waist : 26”
Hips : 37” Back @ Shoulder Blade : 14”
Length : 55”
Armhole : 17” Train : Chapel |
Price : $ 750.00
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| Special Note on this Gown: The measurements given are those of the MANNEQUIN used to model the dress - not the dress's measurements. Most Bias gowns have a natural built-in give. However, the lavish use of lace in this gown means less flexibility through the waist and hips. With proper undergarments (see 'information' section) your measurements should be no more than 1/2 inch larger than those stated here. The gown is shown over a slip which is not included.
An armful of callas, a cloud of tulle, and a breath-taking bride!
This gown truly embodies the highest fashion ideal of the 1930s. Stately, even regal - elegant, sophisticated, luxurious, and yet restrained. The high pleated neckline and drape of the bodice flow into a midriff of lace which extends around the hipline and flows down the back into the train. Puffed lace insertions in the sleeves and insertions in the train provide texture against the smooth gleam of satin. The pearl dress clip, original to the gown,is included.
This gown is in excellent condition, but as with all vintage laces, reasonable care should be used getting into and out of the gown.
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