1930s Cream Silk Chiffon Wide Shoulder Strap Slip Dress
This pretty slip dress was made in the 1930s and displays many signature details of the era’s best lingerie designs. It is tailored from the palest cream silk with coordinating, wide silk-satin straps. It has an empire line cut formed from gathering the cloth under the bust in a smocking design. It is detailed with delicate pale peach hued lace across the bust, attached to the cream cloth with a scalloped hem. The silhouette can be adjusted with the two straps that sit on each side of the bust. This slip dress is unlined.
In excellent vintage condition with no issues and is robust and wearable. The slip is very well manufactured with hand finished details and was almost certainly made for the luxury end of the market. No labels remain so please check our measurements below as the fabric has no stretch. We believe this would best fit a UK 8-10, US 4-6 on account of the empire line.
MEASUREMENTS
BUST - 33 in. (84 cm)
WAIST - 31 in. (79 cm)
HIP - 56 in. (142 cm)
LENGTH - 54 in. (137 cm)
Pickup available at CIRCA VINTAGE
Usually ready in 24 hours
F.A.Q.
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.
Do you have a price range?
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.
Can I bring anyone with me?
Yes but please do let us know the size of your party in advance.
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.
Can I cancel my appointment?
You are free to cancel but please do give us as much notice as possible.
Where's the showroom?
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.
Do you have parking?
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 there by public transport?
Underground:
Stockwell (7 min walk) - Northern and Victoria Lines
Nine Elms (9 min walk) – Northern Line
Overground:
Wandsworth Road (13 min walk) – Westbound to Clapham Junction / Eastbound to Dalston Junction
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash, credit/debit card, bank transfer, contactless, Paypal