1930s Cabaret Flutter Dress - Amethyst & Ivory
The Cabaret dress is our fabulous 1930s inspired number that walked straight out of Joan Crawford's wardrobe and onto set! Channel your 'inner moll' in this fabulous cocktail dress full of fabulous vintage details.
For the first time, we’ve paired our brand new Amethyst satin with our signature heavy crepe in the same rich shade. The Amethyst satin catches the light with a garnet glow, while the aubergine matte crepe brings out the depth of that wine-dark purple. A flash of ivory as you move lends a little Old Hollywood glamour. It’s an easy colour to wear for party season, with just enough lustre to feel like an occasion!
Inspired by 1930s Old Hollywood evening glamour, with waterfall flounces, a wide neckline and a seven-gore flutter skirt. Browse more 1930s dresses. Waterfall flounces are layers of fabric cut so they cascade and ripple down the body, in a style popular in the mid-1930s. A seven-gore skirt is made from seven shaped panels that fit close at the hip and flare below it, which is what creates the flutter. Rayon satin is a smooth, glossy fabric with a sheen, here paired with a matte crepe for contrast. The back keyhole is a small opening at the zip, fastened with a top button.
Satin bodice has gathers into shoulder yokes with a wide neckline. It is also gathered under the bust and the skirt and waist panel are produced in a gorgeous aubergine mid weight crepe fabric - with a touch of stretch for fit.
The most iconic 1930s feature on this dress would be the satin waterfall flounces that we've added. The 1930s was definitely the era of detail and garments were often embellished. These are extra special because we've backed the amethyst satin with ivory - a style feature often seen on mid 1930s garments where contrasts are used to enhance and draw the eye.
Key 1930s features:-
- fitted on waist and hip
- wide neckline with gathers into shoulder yokes and below bust
- waterfall drape detail on skirt and shoulder
- fitted skirt flares into flutter style below hip
- back zip
- part lined
Typical of the 30s, this skirt reaches mid to low calf on average height ladies. The style is fitted down the hip and thigh and flutters out at the bottom into the iconic 1930s style. With 7 gores - the style is fairly faithful to 1930s original styles.
The skirt has a modern back zip with a deep alluring keyhole opening fastened by a top button and is part lined.
Fabric: Top is rayon satin and plain, bottom is our Poly/viscose crepe with a touch of spandex for stretch
Length from natural waist: 31 inches approx
Made with love in Yorkshire, England
FAQ
What is a 1930s cabaret dress?
A cocktail or evening dress inspired by 1930s Old Hollywood glamour, with a fitted waist and hip, a fluid skirt and soft draped details. This one has waterfall flounces and a flutter skirt.
What are waterfall flounces?
Layers of fabric that cascade down the shoulder and skirt, backed here with ivory so the contrast shows as you move.
What is a seven-gore skirt?
A skirt made from seven shaped panels. It fits closely through the hip, then flares into a flutter below.
How long is the dress?
About 31 inches from the natural waist, reaching mid to low calf on an average-height wearer.
How does it fit?
It’s fitted at the waist and hip, so choose your size by waist measurement. The dress is available in UK 8–18. See the size chart for exact measurements.
What is it made from?
A rayon satin bodice with a poly/viscose crepe skirt.
Is it lined?
The dress is part lined.
How do I care for it?
Dry clean.
Love this era? Read our 1930s Vintage Style Guide
The Cabaret dress is our fabulous 1930s inspired number that walked straight out of Joan Crawford's wardrobe and onto set! Channel your 'inner moll' in this fabulous cocktail dress full of fabulous vintage details.
For the first time, we’ve paired our brand new Amethyst satin with our signature heavy crepe in the same rich shade. The Amethyst satin catches the light with a garnet glow, while the aubergine matte crepe brings out the depth of that wine-dark purple. A flash of ivory as you move lends a little Old Hollywood glamour. It’s an easy colour to wear for party season, with just enough lustre to feel like an occasion!
Inspired by 1930s Old Hollywood evening glamour, with waterfall flounces, a wide neckline and a seven-gore flutter skirt. Browse more 1930s dresses. Waterfall flounces are layers of fabric cut so they cascade and ripple down the body, in a style popular in the mid-1930s. A seven-gore skirt is made from seven shaped panels that fit close at the hip and flare below it, which is what creates the flutter. Rayon satin is a smooth, glossy fabric with a sheen, here paired with a matte crepe for contrast. The back keyhole is a small opening at the zip, fastened with a top button.
Satin bodice has gathers into shoulder yokes with a wide neckline. It is also gathered under the bust and the skirt and waist panel are produced in a gorgeous aubergine mid weight crepe fabric - with a touch of stretch for fit.
The most iconic 1930s feature on this dress would be the satin waterfall flounces that we've added. The 1930s was definitely the era of detail and garments were often embellished. These are extra special because we've backed the amethyst satin with ivory - a style feature often seen on mid 1930s garments where contrasts are used to enhance and draw the eye.
Key 1930s features:-
- fitted on waist and hip
- wide neckline with gathers into shoulder yokes and below bust
- waterfall drape detail on skirt and shoulder
- fitted skirt flares into flutter style below hip
- back zip
- part lined
Typical of the 30s, this skirt reaches mid to low calf on average height ladies. The style is fitted down the hip and thigh and flutters out at the bottom into the iconic 1930s style. With 7 gores - the style is fairly faithful to 1930s original styles.
The skirt has a modern back zip with a deep alluring keyhole opening fastened by a top button and is part lined.
Fabric: Top is rayon satin and plain, bottom is our Poly/viscose crepe with a touch of spandex for stretch
Length from natural waist: 31 inches approx
Made with love in Yorkshire, England
FAQ
What is a 1930s cabaret dress?
A cocktail or evening dress inspired by 1930s Old Hollywood glamour, with a fitted waist and hip, a fluid skirt and soft draped details. This one has waterfall flounces and a flutter skirt.
What are waterfall flounces?
Layers of fabric that cascade down the shoulder and skirt, backed here with ivory so the contrast shows as you move.
What is a seven-gore skirt?
A skirt made from seven shaped panels. It fits closely through the hip, then flares into a flutter below.
How long is the dress?
About 31 inches from the natural waist, reaching mid to low calf on an average-height wearer.
How does it fit?
It’s fitted at the waist and hip, so choose your size by waist measurement. The dress is available in UK 8–18. See the size chart for exact measurements.
What is it made from?
A rayon satin bodice with a poly/viscose crepe skirt.
Is it lined?
The dress is part lined.
How do I care for it?
Dry clean.
Love this era? Read our 1930s Vintage Style Guide
| 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" |
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