Exquisite Original Late 1930s / Early 1940s Blazing Rust Orange Vintage Crepe Blouse

This exquisite blouse was made from rust orange crepe in the late 1930s / early 1940s. The blouse was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a nipped waist. A row of shirring on each shoulder draws attention to the strong shoulder line and a fashioned waistband delineates the fitted waist. Below the waist, a small peplum gives further shape to the garment and turn up cuffs finish off the short sleeves beautifully. The sharp dagger collar leads to a single row of eight mother of pearl buttons that fasten the blouse at the front and inside, there is a ma…