Vintage 1930s Abstract Print Silk Chiffon Dress

Raleigh Vintage

Lightweight, sheer black silk chiffon with a pastel abstract print.  Two-piece dress with an overdress and a slip/underdress.  The over dress has a blouson bust with short full sleeves.  The neckline has a white silk folded collar.  Straight skirt (appears as a two layer skirt with the underdress).  The tank-style underdress has pink upper portion and a large print ruffle that become the lower portion of the dress.  Matching belt (the belt has a single hole currently, but another hole can be added where you need).  Side snaps on both the under- and overdress.  


  • DETAILS:
    Label:  none
    Fabric:  Silk chiffon    
    Circa:  Mid 1930s

    BEST FITS:   XS  (see measurements)

    CONDITION:  Overall excellent.  The dress shows light, normal wear, especially for it's age and is completely wearable.  The only thing to note are some discoloration spots and seam stress on the underdress that do not show through to the exterior.  There's also an old repair on the top/shoulder (see photo).  


  • Shoulders:  14.5" 
    Bust:  up to 32" for the underdress/slip;  up to 38" for the overdress 
    Waist:  up to 32"  for the underdress/slip; up to 27" for the overdress    
    Hips:  up to 38" for the underdress/slip; up to 40" for the overdress 
    Bodice length of the overdress:  14"  (short waisted)
    Total length of both pieces:  47" 
    SIZING INFORMATION

  • CARE:
    Dry clean only.  Contact us if you need more detailed care instructions.

    SHIPPING:
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