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1940s Whirlaway Skirt - Navy - model shot
1940s Whirlaway Skirt - Navy - product shot
1940s Whirlaway Skirt - Navy
1940s Whirlaway Skirt - Navy
1940s Whirlaway Skirt - Navy
1940s Whirlaway Skirt - Navy

1940s Whirlaway Skirt - Navy

A versatile 1940s style skirt which pairs perfectly with our range of 40s blouses and jersey tops and has some great 40s features.
Ā£79.00
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1940s Whirlaway Skirt - Navy - product shot

We are so excited about this graceful and whirling skirt! So versatile, easy to pair with our ever growing range of blouses and jersey tops and has some great 40s features.Ā 

Great for dancing - easy care - versatile colour.

Key Features:-
- 4 ivory shell button closing on left side
- fitted waistband with top stitching
- handy patch pocket on right side
- below knee length of 26 inches from natural waist

Fabric: Poly/Viscose Crepe with a touch of Spandex for stretch
Length from natural waist: 26 inches approx

*please note that colours do vary on monitors so we may not accurately represent this colour -although we try our very best

Washing instructions: Cool hand wash

Description Plus

We are so excited about this graceful and whirling skirt! So versatile, easy to pair with our ever growing range of blouses and jersey tops and has some great 40s features.Ā 

Great for dancing - easy care - versatile colour.

Key Features:-
- 4 ivory shell button closing on left side
- fitted waistband with top stitching
- handy patch pocket on right side
- below knee length of 26 inches from natural waist

Fabric: Poly/Viscose Crepe with a touch of Spandex for stretch
Length from natural waist: 26 inches approx

*please note that colours do vary on monitors so we may not accurately represent this colour -although we try our very best

Washing instructions: Cool hand wash

Sizing Info Plus

This skirt is made from fabric with a touch of stretch. The waist band is not stretchy to ensure it doesn't loose shape. Choose by waist measurement

For more information on fit and sizing please visit our size guide. The measurements refer to 'your' body not the garment itself. Please choose the size that most reflects your measurements.

SIZE BUST WAIST HIPS
6* 79cm
31"
61cm
24"
84cm
33"
8 84cm
33"
66cm
26"
89cm
35"
10 89cm
35"
71cm
28"
94cm
37"
12 94cm
37"
76cm
30"
99cm
39"
14 99cm
39"
81cm
32"
104cm
41"
16 104cm
41"
86.5cm
34"
110cm
43"
18 110cm
43"
91.5cm
36"
116cm
45.5"
20* to 117cm
to 46"
to 97cm
to 39"
123cm
48"
22* to 124cm
to 49"
to 104cm
to 42.5"
130cm
51"
24* to 131cm
to 51.5"
to 110cm
to 44"
137cm
54"
26* to 138cm
to 54"
to 117cm
to 46"
144cm
57"
* Sizes 6, 20 to 26 available on selected styles only.
Care Instructions Plus
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Cool Hand Wash
Delivery & Returns Plus

Delivery

Enjoy free delivery on orders over £150.

For orders under Ā£150, UK standard delivery is 2 to 4 working days — Ā£4.50 EU standard delivery is 3 to 6 working days — Ā£15 USA standard delivery is 3 to 6 working days — Ā£20 International standard delivery is 5 to 10 working days — Ā£20

Need it a little sooner? Express delivery is available.

A little note on duties: any applicable import taxes are calculated and added at checkout. We ship DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), which means we take care of everything on your behalf — your parcel passes straight through customs and arrives at your door with nothing more to do.

A little note on duties: any applicable import duties are calculated and added at checkout. We ship DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), which means we take care of everything on your behalf — your parcel passes straight through customs and arrives at your door with nothing more to do.

A little note on duties: import duties or taxes may be applied by your country's customs authority when your order arrives. We'd recommend checking your local customs guidelines before ordering if you're unsure — we'd hate for any surprises to take the shine off your new piece.

Returns

We offer a 30 day return window, just in case your piece isn't quite the one.

For all the finer details, you can visit our Delivery & Returns page.

Customers praised this vintage-inspired skirt for being "very flattering and comfortable" with excellent quality fabric and construction. The skirt "swings and twirls fantastically" and works for both authentic 1940s outfits and modern looks. Several noted it tends to run large in the waist. Most found it true to size when following the guide.

  • Love this skirt, it hangs beautifully and swings so nicely as you move.
  • The quality is fantastic and it falls and moves so beautiful with every step.
  • The skirt has enough weight that swings and twirls fantastically.
  • 5 stars: 72 (92%)
  • 4 stars: 5 (6%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (1%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
Some of the reviews shown are from related products the merchant grouped with this one.
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Shan (Ipswich, GB)
Lovely skirt

Good quality skirt that drapes nicely. Deducted one star as the button holes had loose threads, for the price I would expect these small details to be perfect. I bought my usual high street size 10 and found it fits with some give, which will be good for the autumn when I want to wear more layers.

Dear Shan,

Thank you for your honest feedback! We're truly sorry to hear this. This isn’t our Foxy standard at all, and we absolutely want to make it right for you. In our small business, things very rarely slip through the net, but when they do, we take full responsibility.

Please do get in touch with our customer service team at hello@thehouseoffoxy.com so we can address this properly - we'd love the chance to put things right.

With warmest wishes,
Team Foxy

H
Helena BačkovĆ” (Dublin, IE)
Wonderful and flattering

Incredible skirt! Very very flattering and comfortable, with a lovely twirl
Had to size down because I like it more fitted on the waist, but that was no issue :)

S
Stine HĆørlyck (Copenhagen, DK)
Meget fin nederdel i en virkelig smuk farve,

Meget fin nederdel i en virkelig smuk farve, sidder sƄ godt.

H
Helena BačkovĆ” (Bratislava, SK)
Slightly big but great quality

It's a lovely colour and very well made, but unfortunately was too big on me. I've returned it for a smaller size

E
Edna (Hong Kong, HK)
Great skirt!

Great cutting! Loved the pocket too; very handy.

P
Penny Jackson (Harrogate, GB)
Sizing has changed

I have 3 of these skirts. I love them. I really wanted a red one for summer. I have to say it is considerably smaller than my other 2. I have kept it. As I will have to wear it higher up my waist.

Hello there Penny! Lovely to hear that you're a whirlaway fan. However the one you've received sounds like it may be faulty. Please do contact us via email at hello@thehouseoffoxy.com to let us know a little more about this, so that we can offer you a solution! We don't want you making do with a style that's supposed to be such a staple. Hopefully speak soon, Foxy Team

E
Eby (Caen, FR)
The perfect skirt

That's the most flattering skirt I've ever had. Now, I've got it in 3 different colors!

C
Chiara (Tower Hamlets, GB)
A new favourite

I bought this skirt in warm taupe and liked it so much I also got the green. It is a lovely cut, although it requires a half slip cause otherwise the bottom of my blouse would be visible through the thin fabric.

S
Sandra Thiess (Cromer, GB)
whirlaway skirt

Love this skirt & good quality

M
Mrs Salvatore (Chester, GB)
Gorgeous skirt!

Love this skirt, it hangs beautifully and swings so nicely as you move. The level of quality you'd expect from House of Foxy. The size 10 fits me perfectly - I've got a 28" waist. Although it's a lovely vintage style, it works well with more modern tops etc too so it's very versatile and worth the investment.

K
Kate (Ipswich, GB)
Beautifully made skirt

This is such a lovely, flattering everyday skirt.

It looks great with a blouse, fine knit jumper or smart t-shirt

J
Jena Von Teese (Eagle, US)
Perfect skirt

This is the most perfect skirt I’ve ever owned, I wear it all the time and have multiple colors now I’m waiting for the black in my size to be back in stock so I can replace it. You won’t be sorry runs true to size and is the perfect length.

A
Anette Christiansen (Levanger, NO)
My all-time favourite

I've had several amazing experiences shopping at The House of Foxy! The quality of the clothes is outstanding – everything feels well-made, stylish, and true to era an to size. It's clear they really care about the products they make.

What impressed me even more was the customer service. They were incredibly helpful, responsive, and went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with my order. The House of Foxy combines great vintage fashion with genuine support.

Highly recommend to anyone looking for both quality and a smooth shopping experience. I’ll definitely be coming back again and again!

K
Karen

Lovely fit

C
Carla (Paignton, GB)
Gorgeous 40s skirt ā¤ļø

I’ve never been sure about having a skirt in this style but I’m so pleased and happy with how well this skirt looks and feels lovely. It’s gorgeous. Thank you soo much ā¤ļø

K
Karen Harris (Fredericksburg, US)
Lovely

Delighted with the quality and design

A
Antonia (Bournemouth, GB)
Beautiful skirt

I absolutely love this skirt with its vintage look and the beautiful colour! I ordered the dress according to the waist measurements on this website and it was too big. One size smaller fits perfectly!

A
Antonia (Easingwold, GB)
Beautiful skirt

Gorgeous colour and very well made

A
Amy

I have this skirt in three different sizes because every time my body changes, I have to get a new one. This skirt is one of my favorite wardrobe staples. ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø

S
Samantha (Melbourne, AU)
Great cut and well made

This skirt is a great staple. I'd have it in a range of colors if my size didn't sell out so quickly.

P
Philip Goodyer (Tower Hamlets, GB)
Good quality skirt

Very good material, arrived on time and nicely packed. My wife loves it.

R
Rosario Williams
It really is a beautiful skirt!

I am 5'1, 123 lbs (36-29-36) and ordered a 10, but I should have ordered a 12. The skirt itself is stretchy but the waist has zero stretch.

B
Becca
I absolutely love this skirt.

It is in a lovely colour and fits perfectly

B
Becca
This skirt is absolutely a joy to wear on a daily basis.

I love the skirts from The House of foxy. One thing I would recommend is to order a size smaller because of the stretch in the fabric.

S
Samantha
I want one in every colourway!

Amazingly comfortable, nice weight to the fabric, and it drapes beautifully! The pocket is so appreciated, as well, and is perfect for a phone or dropping a few misplaced hairpins in. I ordered my usual size but perhaps because of the spandex it felt just a little too big (not enough to size down for, however). I shifted all of the buttons to the very edge of the placket and it fits better now with minimal to no impact to the aesthetic.

R
Rachel
This is a great skirt

I'm so glad I purchased it! The size 14 fit perfectly for my 33-34" waist.

B
Brianna
I adore this skirt

I was concerned about sizing, but I have a 32" waist and the 14 fit perfectly with just slightly a little more room to fit without being constricting. The color is gorgeous. It reminds me of a chai latte, it's both rich and easily a perfect neutral. The material is divine. It's light, airy, and breathable in hot Texas weather, though I prefer to have an underskirt. The overall design is so perfect. The silhouette of the skirt is flattering and perfect for the era. I love the buttons and the pocket is very practical. I'm truly happy with this purchase and hope that some of the other colors become available in my size!

D
Deborah
Beautiful skirt.

I do wish that all the skirts were offered in a size 6, as the size 8 is always just a tad too loose in the waist. I’m just about a 26ā€ waist and the size 8 is about 27ā€

M
Marcia
This skirt looks very classy.

This skirt looks very classy. The material is swishy yet substantial. It is the perfect length:just hitting below the knee for a vintage look, but not too long to be frumpy. There is some stretch to the material and I did have to swap it for a smaller size.

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