1940s

Whether you are a doe-eyed sweetheart or a vampy femme fatale, this gorgeous little number is the only black blouse you need in your wardrobe!

Fashioned in inky black velvet, this amazing top features a sweetheart neckline and puffed shoulders with shirred 3/4 sleeves. 

Blouse is unlined and fastens up the front with a metal zipper. 

Garment Measurements

Bust: 36"
Shoulder: 14.5"
Waist: 28"
Hip: 34"
Total Length: 21"

Label: None

Condition: Very Good - Excellent
One small rubbed/crushed area at the bottom of the blouse at the zipper from where the original owner continually held it while zipping it up. Otherwise, no other flaws to note. 

Model Info: Height: 5’6” | Bust: 32B | Waist: 26” | Hips: 34” 
Model is a size S.

This easily may be the BEST feedsack blouse we have ever seen!

Fashioned out of an authentic cotton feed sack, the fabric has more of a stiff hand (since it's made of an industrial purposed cotton) and not a soft broken in feel. Blouse is collarless with a very structural peplum and interesting asymmetrical button details.

Blouse fastens up the front with two buttons and a snap.

Pairs well with jean, slacks or a skirt. 

Garment Measurements

Bust: 38"
Shoulders: 15"
Waist: 32"
Total Length: 24"

Label: None

Condition: Very Good
Blouse has a small 3/4" rust colored stain under the bottom button as well as a 1/2" dark stain on the left peplum. There is the faintest yellowing under the arms. Fortunately, the pattern is so busy these flaws are barely noticeable.  There is a stitch line near the left armhole where the original maker made a mistake when making the piece, but given the nature of feed sack they are still visible.  None of these flaws detract from the amazingness of this piece. Priced accordingly. 

There's nothing sweeter than Swiss dot! 

Fashioned in a semi-sheer white cotton with teeny tiny raised red velvet dots, this fantastic dress features a V shaped fold-over collar and has small pleats at the waist to give the skirt a little fullness. 

Dress fastens up the side with a metal zipper.  

Garment Measurements

Bust: 36" Max
Shoulders: 15"
Waist: 28"
Hips: Full"
Total Length: 44"

Label: None

Condition: Very Good
Dress has some very faint yellowing under the arms. It also has a few small runs in the cotton to the right of the neckline (See photo). Some of the dart seams look like the stitching has been stretched. None of these flaws detract. Priced accordingly. 

Not a common silhouette for the time period, it's clear this chic little frock took some inspiration from Eastern fashion with its demure mandarin collar and wide kimono sleeves. 

Fashioned in a sturdy floral print cotton, this wonderful piece features a small white pique mandarin collar, wide bell sleeves and single side pocket. It is fitted at the waist with a slight flare at the hips. 

Dress fastens up the front with buttons and has belt loops for a belt. 

Measurements

Bust: 38"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 48"
Total Length: 41"

** All measurements are taken on a flat garment and doubled **

Label: A Paintset Fashion

Condition: Very Good
The white pique collar is a little dingy with age and not a crisp white. The sleeves have previously been taken out 2.5" and the original stitch holes are visible. The blue cuff band is probably not original and was added to cover the original sleeve's raw edge during the alteration. Dress is missing its original belt. None of these flaws detract. Priced accordingly.