ARCHIVE - 1940s Navy Blue Rayon Dress With Floral Novelty Print
ARCHIVE - 1940s Navy Blue Rayon Dress With Floral Novelty Print
ARCHIVE - 1940s Navy Blue Rayon Dress With Floral Novelty Print
ARCHIVE - 1940s Navy Blue Rayon Dress With Floral Novelty Print
ARCHIVE - 1940s Navy Blue Rayon Dress With Floral Novelty Print
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ARCHIVE - 1940s Navy Blue Rayon Dress With Floral Novelty Print

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This charming 1940s navy blue novelty print dress is a beautiful example of the style and elegance of the era and has some lovely design features. The dress is comprised of navy rayon fabric with a pretty design depicting letters and cards encircled in bouquets of tulips in soft red, yellow, green and white. There is a square shaped cowl neckline which hangs from the shoulders in a sailor-style and short, loose fitting 1/4 length sleeves. The front of the dress features a half peplum of horizontal folded pleats over the navel to create texture in the surface design and balance the neckline with the hips. The straight cut skirt finishes just below the knee and is unlined. The nature of the cut allows for the dress to be slipped over the head and then is therefore no zip fastening. This is a wonderfully accommodating cut to flatter a curvaceous hourglass figure, however it could easily be drawn in at the waist with a belt if desired. A charming and versatile piece in excellent vintage condition, would best suit a US size 6-8, UK size 10-12. MEASUREMENTS: BUST - 37 in. (93.98 cm) WAIST - 31 in. (78.74 cm) HIP - 38 in. (96.52 cm) ACROSS BACK - 13.8 in. (35 cm)

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Will you set anything aside for me before I come?

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 with me?

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.
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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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Where can I get alterations?

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.
Do you 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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Underground:

Stockwell (7 min walk) - Northern and Victoria Lines

Nine Elms (9 min walk) – Northern Line

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Wandsworth Road (13 min walk) – Westbound to Clapham Junction / Eastbound to Dalston Junction
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