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1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress

1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress

This beautiful dress is based on a combination of mid 1930s fashion drawings, photographs and original vintage 1930s items with some modern adaptations thrown in.
£199.00
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1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
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1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress
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1930s Blue Velvet Loretta Bias Dress

£199.00
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UK 08
UK 10
UK 12
UK 14
UK 16
UK 18
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Restocked! The exquisite mid 1930s 'Loretta' dress produced in sumptuous cherry velvet - a little stunner perfect for the party season.

When we decided to have a 'play' with velvet - we thought we'd just try it in the gorgeous Loretta dress which is usually produced in lighter weight fabrics. When it turned out like this - we just had to offer it to you too!

Neckline is a high cowl - seen in many styles in the mid 30s - and has shirring detail just below which creates fullness into shirring under the bust line. Skirt is bias cut and falls in flattering lines around the body. The only fastening required is a keyhole and button fastening at the back to get over the head. The rest of the dress is easily pulled over the head - tightened at the waist by the sash belt with lovely diamante style art deco fastening. Sleeves are also very 1930s in style - gathered at the sleeve head and has gather detail in the cuff.

No zip - due to bias cut - pull over head. 

Key 1930s features include:-

- high cowl neckline 
- sleeves with gather detail 
- bias skirt
-  sash belt with art deco clasp
- low calf length - approx 77 cms from natural waist (NB: this will change depending on your own shape due to the bias nature of the garment)
 
Dry clean.

Fabric outer: viscose/poly blend velvet

Made in Yorkshire, England

Care Instructions

Dry Clean
Cool Hand Wash

Customer Reviews

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Kimberly Hart (St Louis, US)
So well done.

I am a repeat customer of HOF and love everything I've purchased. This dress is gorgeous and truly looks like something from an exclusive vintage shop. The cut and material looks so authentic. You can't go wrong buying anything from House of Foxy. Have a cart with things in it now, just waiting for payday. Buy from HOF for all your vintage looks.

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Charlotte (Sydney, AU)
Badly made

Sorry, it’s a cute dress. But it looks like it was made for Temu. No threads clipped, so there’s loose thread ends 5cms + hanging all over, the button loop doesn’t align with the button, raw elastic ends left to fray, hem is just overlocked and turned up and totally uneven and not even caught in places. Some seams the thread has run out and the stitcher hasn’t gone back over the seam so there are just random parts left unsewn. I expect more for the steep price - the fabric and design is nice but it is not worth $346 AUD plus postage.

Also in general there is no seam allowance in House of Foxy clothing. Like overlocking width only so 5mm. The seams bust easily and it means nothing is alterable… Please, please consider giving more seam allowance - the beautiful designs deserve being made in a quality that will last. Till then I’m not gonna purchase any more, sorry :(

Dear Charlotte,

Ouch indeed — a Temu comparison is a real sting for our small hand-made business! We're so sorry to hear this as this is certainly not the Foxy standard, and not what we’d expect from one of our lovingly handmade pieces.

We’ve had no trace of any reach-out to our customer services lines since about this issue since your order in May 2024, so we’re sorry to see you’ve sat on this for so long. This really does sound like a faulty Loretta that we'd have accepted full responsibilty for repairing or refunding.

Please do pop us a message at hello@thehouseoffoxy.com - we’d love the chance to make it right and investigate this further for you❤️

With warmest wishes,
Team Foxy

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Kali (Stockton, US)
Exactly what I'd hoped for...

This dress works well. It fits as expected given the size chart and fit advice. Really nice set, I just wish it were offered in other colorways for the extended sizes. I love this fabric print, but I have two other outfits made from it and would love more variety.

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Sarah Stewart (Croydon, GB)
Fabulous Deco dress!

A beautiful and authentically-styled dress with a fabulous Art Deco poppy print! Perfect for summer parties! Perfect fit and made of light, airy fabric!

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Jessica
Love this dress!

Looks elegant and is so light and comfortable, perfect for warmer days, and has a lovely movement to it.

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