A 1920s-30s French vintage dress.
Pale vintage pink with cranberry-colored embroidery.
To be honest, I don’t usually choose pink, but I absolutely could not leave this one behind.
While it possesses the beauty of a delicately crafted antique, its silhouette, pattern, and choice of fabric are so exquisite that it feels perfectly natural to wear.
Even though it must have been made such a long time ago, it doesn't feel old-fashioned at all; it is a truly excellent vintage piece.
The puff sleeves—a hallmark of French vintage and antique women’s clothing—have such a beautiful silhouette, and the fact that the sleeves are long is another great appeal.
The skirt drapes elegantly with every step, creating a beautiful, subtly swaying silhouette.
The material is not certain, but it is soft yet durable, with the texture of both natural and synthetic fibers. I suspect it might be a blend like rayon and silk.
It is truly hard to describe, but the fabric is smooth and fluid with a slightly cool touch. "Supple" might be a better word.
It doesn't feel too delicate, so I found it easy to wear. It’s comfortable as a single layer for spring and summer.
The embroidery is done by hand piece by piece, and the Art Nouveau-style curved patterns are...
...so beautiful that I really want to talk about each and every one of them. Haha.
France is a country that is second to none when it comes to red embroidery.
The front buttons have a natural, soft luster like mother-of-pearl, but feel like plastic to the touch.
If you look closely at the pink fabric, it actually has an uneven, sandstorm-like color pattern.
This might be slightly misleading, but it has a textured, crêpe-like appearance—it's a deep fabric that isn't just a single solid pink.
There is no embroidery on the back; it features a simple style with plenty of fine gathers at the waist. Simple is gorgeous!
I bought this from a Parisian dealer I respect, who was originally a film stylist.
They told me this was an everyday dress used both indoors and outdoors, so to speak—the casual wear of women at the time.
By the way, I asked how they knew the era, and they gave me a strong answer: "Because I received it from the person who actually wore it!" Haha.
This has become quite long, but it is a special vintage that cannot be compared to others,
and I don't think I will ever come across the same thing, or even something similar, again.
A piece I want to keep in my collection forever.
It has been washed once. As it is an old garment, please use a laundry net and wash it by hand or on a delicate cycle.
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Model height - 167cm
Material - Rayon, silk, or cotton or linen? I believe it contains rayon.
Size - fits S/M
Measurement on flat (cm)
Length 134
Width 43
Waist 70
Shoulder width 37
Sleeve length 63
Condition - There are no issues with wearing it, but there are marks visible up close in various places. I have captured everything in the photos, so please look at it from all angles. There are no fatal stains or damage, so please love it in its entirety.
