A B O U T 

A breathtaking study in 1930s glamour, this silk velvet evening gown embodies the decade’s devotion to sensual draping, sculptural detail, and figure-defining elegance. Cut from richly saturated, jewel-toned velvet with a liquid, luminous hand, the gown moves between shadow and shine in a way only true 1930s silk velvet can—luxurious, weighty, and impossibly soft.

The bodice is a masterpiece of hand-gathered drapery: diagonal pleats sweep across the bust and shoulders, creating a dramatic, almost Grecian effect that was a hallmark of late-30s evening wear. The sculpted puff sleeves—gently ruched and anchored into the pleated bodice—add a note of romantic volume while still maintaining the elongated, body-skimming silhouette prized during the period.

Falling from the high, nipped waist, the skirt glides into a long, fluid bias cut, its elegant simplicity providing the perfect balance to the richly textured upper bodice. A side metal zipper and meticulous interior finishing confirm its pre-war origin and couture-level construction.

An extraordinary example of 1930s evening glamour, this gown is both a collector’s treasure and a show-stopping wearable artifact of fashion history. In excellent condition, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. 

M E A S U R E M E N T S *

 Bust: up to 36"

Waist: up to 30"

Hips:  up to 52"

length: 54"

Fits like a medium 

Label: none remaining 
Material: silk velvet, net backing on the bodice, metal zipper 

Condition:  excellent, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. Minor signs of wear typical of age. 

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All of our pieces are thoroughly inspected and repaired by our in house professional seamstress prior to shipping to ensure your garment is in ready to wear condition upon arrival. 

*Please compare measurements to a garment you currently own to ensure proper fit! Please note: most of our pieces are clipped to fit our dress forms (bust: 34"; waist: 23").


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