Stunning Original 1930s Vintage Black Velvet Dress With Lace Collar And Amazing Sleeves Dress Shields:With Dress Shields it has an integral petticoat

it has an integral petticoat to give it shape as well as a maker’s label for Blanes London

The hem of the dress features wonderful long fringing on a macrame edge

A combination of padded shoulders and belted waist gives this coat that sought after hourglass silhouette

It is a cut in a wonderful casual style with a gently nipped waist

Stunning Original 1930s Vintage Black Velvet Dress With Lace Collar And Amazing Sleeves Dress Shields:With Dress Shields it has an integral petticoatThis stunning dress was made in the 1930s from luxurious black silk velvet. It was cut in the classic longer line silhouette of the period, speaking of effortless elegance. The dress has been subtly tailored with a nipped waist and a hip skimming slim cut skirt and a removable cream lace collar adorns the otherwise collarless neckline. But the real star of the show are the incredible statement sleeves, which feature shirring at the top before flaring