c. 1940s Ivory Satin Wedding Gown with Wax Blossoms & Lace-Panelled Cathedral Train

A breathtaking 1940s ivory satin wedding gown, with sweeping lacework and a train that seems to go on forever.

The bodice is softly gathered and has lace curves over the shoulders and around the waist before falling in long panels through the skirt, giving the gown the most beautiful elongated shape. The long satin sleeves are softly gathered through the arm, with all that luminous ivory satin catching the light as it moves.

At the back, a long row of satin-covered buttons runs from the neckline through the waist before the skirt spills into an extraordinary sweeping train. The lace continues with it, travelling the full length of the gown and out across the train in these beautiful uninterrupted lines.

And tucked into the gathered satin at the bust, a delicate row of original wax orange blossoms nestled at its centre. Still sitting exactly where they were placed all those decades ago. There is something impossibly romantic about that.

DETAILS

Era: early 1940s
Designer: Unlabelled
Colour: Ivory
Fabric: Satin with lace detailing
Bodice: Softly gathered satin bust
Details: Original wax orange blossoms, lace inset panels, satin-covered back buttons
Sleeves: Long
Train: Extended train with lace detailing
Labelled size: Unlabelled

Please refer to measurements for best fit.

MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 86cm
Waist: 72cm
Hips: 122cm
Front length: 145cm
Length with train extension: 260cm

Measurements are taken flat and doubled where appropriate. Please use the measurements provided to determine fit, and compare them with a dress you already own if you’re unsure.

CONDITION

We take a lot of care with the condition of our vintage pieces. Each garment is cleaned and carefully inspected, but vintage will naturally show signs of age and previous wear. With that in mind, please review the condition notes below:

Beautifully revived, with gentle signs of age and a some faint discolouration remaining.

CARE

Your piece has been carefully cleaned and will arrive ready to wear. After shipping, it may just need a light steam to release any wrinkles. Use only distilled water on the lowest setting and from a distance, placing a clean white cloth between the steamer and the garment to help protect delicate fabrics from water marks.

For storage, keep your piece somewhere cool, dry and away from direct sunlight, ideally in a breathable garment bag where appropriate.

For any future cleaning or restoration, we recommend taking it to a professional who is experienced with vintage and delicate fabrics. A little care goes a long way in keeping your piece beautiful for years to come.

RETURNS

Due to the delicate nature of vintage items,
all sales made through are website are considered final.

We encourage you to carefully review the measurements and condition descriptions provided for each dress before purchasing.

Each garment is thoughtfully sourced and where needed, gently restored to ensure we provide items of quality, and we do our best to present each piece as accurately as possible. Please note that slight variations in colour may occur due to photography lighting and screen settings.

Our curated collection of vintage, one-of-one pieces have lived full lives spanning decades before finding their way to you, please keep in mind subtle flaws from age, wear or use might be visible.

By purchasing, you acknowledge and accept the nature of vintage garments and agree to our final sale policy.