1930s Blue Lace Maxi Dress and Jacket

This romantic 1930s pale blue 'cobweb lace' dress and jacket ensemble is tailored to ankle-length, the sleeveless dress is cut to a column silhouette. The dress has a rounded V-neckline and the skirt element has an inverted low-slung peplum which adds a layer of delicate lace ruffles. The dress does not have any lining or an accompanying slip and, as such, is see-through. The jacket is very ethereal in style; it has a nipped-in waist with a tie front and a flared silhouette. The sleeves are cropped to the elbow, and have a fluted, scalloped hem which is raw finished. The ensemble comes with a coordinating fabric belt which fastens at the front with a decadent, art deco-inspired buckle made from silver-toned metal with the illusion of rhinestones.

It is rare to have a matching ensemble with all three lace components still together after 90 years. She displays beautifully and is in wearable, very good antique condition. She has undergone expert in-house cleaning and small invisible repairs where needed to reinforce the lace. There are some age related copper-coloured marks along the front of the jacket which we have not been able to treat but unless you are looking very intently, these are very hard to spot. Some very light discolouration is evident on the back of the neck area, again hard to spot and would in any case, be hidden under the jacket. Lastly, a tiny bit of discolouration under the arms - very minor. It would have had a matching slip but this has been lost to the passage of time. It does look good paired with modern nude and pale hued slips or bare if you dare! There are no labels remaining and the fabric has no stretch. It will fit up to a US 4 or UK 8 with a little wiggle room if needed for in between sizes.

MEASUREMENTS DRESS

BUST - 34 in. (86 cm)

WAIST - 36 in. (91 cm)

HIP - 38 in. (97 cm)

LENGTH - 57 in. (145 cm)

MEASUREMENTS JACKET

BUST - 36 in. (91 cm)

WAIST - 28 in. (71 cm)

LENGTH - 22 in. (56 cm)

SHOULDERS - 16 in. (41 cm)