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1930s Satin Black and Lacework Dress with Zig-Zag Hem

£795.00
This 1930s evening dress combines inky black satin with lace patterned with vines, ribbons and sunflowers. The satin body is cut to a straight column silhouette, with a zigzag upper edge across the bust and a matching zigzag finish where it meets the wide lace panel at the hem. A second lace panel forms the top of the dress, echoing the hem below. The neckline is cut to a soft V, and both the neckline and sleeveless armholes are trimmed with black satin. The dress is unlined and fastens at the left side of the waist with four tonal black snap closures.

Evening dresses from this period are particularly collectable. These 1930s lace designs also look spectacular for modern red carpets and event dressing, worn on their own or over contemporary underwear or a bodysuit.

This is a very well made, unlabelled dress in very good vintage condition. We have expertly repaired some breaks in the lace in the Circa in-house atelier which are not at all noticeable when worn. The fabric has no stretch, so please check our measurements carefully. It was a great fit on our model, who is a UK 6, US 2 and 5'7" with some room to spare and we think it will fit up to a UK 8 or US 4.

MEASUREMENTS
BUST - 36 in. (91 cm)
WAIST - 30 in. (76 cm)
HIP - 40 in. (102 cm)
LENGTH - 55.5 in. (141 cm)

F.A.Q.

Where can I find more information about this item?

We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have about any item on our site. Please get in touch at shop@circavintage.com or on +44 (0)20 7736 5038.

Will you set anything aside for me for my appointment?

We are happy to find anything you may be interested in from our website. We have an extensive offline collection. It is helpful if you can let us know your size, style, favourite colour to wear and perhaps your budget in advance of your appointment.
Do I need to bring anything to my appointment?

Clients may wish to bring modern shapewear. You may also wish to bring favourite footwear. We often find a classic pair of nude shoes work well when trying-on, or gold and silver. We have a huge variety of slip dresses and petticoats to complete your look. Many of which are also for sale.
Do you have a price range at the showroom?

Many of our lower priced pieces, under £250, are not available to buy online. Dresses usually start at £150 and go up to £30,000 for the very best archival couture. Our bridalwear price points range from £1,000 to £20,000.
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Yes but please do let us know the size of your party in advance.
Where can I have my circa garment altered?

We offer some alterations in house. Should you need alterations we cannot provide, we can refer you to one of our tried and trusted tailors.
Does Circa have an after-care service?

We will advise you on the best way to clean and preserve your vintage purchases and can also recommend trusted local dry cleaners.
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Our address is Circa Vintage, 87A Lansdowne Way London SW8 2PB

Upon arrival, buzz the 87A button on the gate or call us 020 7736 5038 to let you in.
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We offer free, secure, off-street parking but it is a tight squeeze – so do let us know in advance if you will be needing this and we can make sure that there is space available.
How do I get to the Circa showroom by public transport?

Underground:

Stockwell (7 min walk) - Northern and Victoria Lines

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Wandsworth Road (13 min walk) – Westbound to Clapham Junction / Eastbound to Dalston Junction
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What is archival fashion?


Archival fashion refers to historically significant designer garments preserved for their cultural, aesthetic, or technical importance. At Circa, archival fashion includes couture archive pieces, runway garments, early designer work, and museum-quality vintage that document the evolution of fashion history.
How is archival fashion different from vintage?

While vintage typically describes clothing over 20 years old, archival vintage is selected for its rarity, provenance, and relevance to a designer’s archive or fashion history. Circa specialises in archival pieces rather than general vintage.