1930s Pandora Bias Cut Gown - Copper Satin
We humbly welcome 'Pandora' our brand new evening gown evolved from our bias cut 1930s styles; Cissy and Loretta. This is wearable 1930s evening glamour at its finest. Pandora's wearer certainly steals the show in this stunningly rich copper, shimmering satin.
Inspired by the glamour of the 1930s, with a bias cut and a tiered cape neckline that echoes mid-1930s evening dress. Read our 1930s Fashion History & Style Guide for the story of the bias cut and Hollywood evening glamour.
We pay homage to the 1930s style lines and adapt it for the modern wearer who is looking for a stand out style. This dress has flattering shaping on the bodice via under bust shirring and a dual cape tired style that falls into waterfall draping around the neckline. This high cape style is seen often in mid 1930s styles and cleverly replaces the sleeves giving coverage on the upper arm but without close fitting sleeves thus giving easy arm movement and underarm freedom.
Dress has bias cut panels that glide and drape around the body like liquid and reaches a ankle length on most. Bias cut means the fabric is cut diagonally, at 45 degrees to the grain, so it stretches and drapes close to the body. It is credited to the couturière Madeleine Vionnet and defined 1930s evening wear.
We've topped off this dress with a gorgeous belt with star diamente clasp. We've made it in a viscose/rayon satin - the closest fabric we could find that feels like the originals!
No zip - due to bias cut - pull over head.
Key 1930s features include:-
- tired cape neckline
- bias cut
- under-bust shirring
- belt with diamante buckle
Dry clean ONLY.
Fabric: 100% viscose satin crepe
Made with love in Yorkshire, England - designed to be treasured.
Love the bias cut? See our 1930s Siren Evening Gown in copper satin and our 1930s Paramour Bias Cut Gown.
FAQ block
What is a 1930s bias-cut gown?
A gown cut on the diagonal of the fabric so it stretches and drapes close to the body without darts. In the 1930s the bias cut replaced the straight lines of the 1920s with a soft, fluid silhouette and a natural waist, and it became the signature look of evening wear.
Who created the bias cut?
Madeleine Vionnet is credited with introducing the technique, and our style guide dates its peak to 1933, with clinging satin gowns, cowl fronts and low backs, as worn by Jean Harlow in Dinner at Eight. The Pandora is cut in bias front and back panels that drape close to the body.
What is a tiered cape neckline?
A layered capelet that falls over the shoulders and replaces the sleeves, here with waterfall draping. The page links this to mid-1930s styling. It allows free arm movement and adds detail to an evening gown.
Does the dress have sleeves?
No. The tiered cape neckline replaces sleeves.
Why no zip?
Because the cut is on the bias, the gown stretches enough to pull on over the head. A zip would interrupt the line of the drape.
How long is it?
Midi length on most wearers - reaching normal aroud the ankle, with an irregular hem due to the bias.
How does it fit?
Semi-fitted: it skims the body without being tight, the skirt moulds around the hips and the bust is loose. Choose your size by waist measurement. Sizes run from UK 8 to 18. See the size chart for exact measurements.
What is it made from?
Viscose satin, the closest match we could find to original 1930s fabrics.
Is it made to order?
Yes. It’s made to order and dispatches in 3 weeks. You can still return if the dress is unsuitable.
What other colours are there?
Aquamarine Satin.
How do I care for it?
Dry clean only.
Where is it made?
Designed in-house and made in Yorkshire, England.
Read more in our blog, 1930s Evening Dresses & Gowns: Hollywood Glamour and Bias-Cut Style.
We humbly welcome 'Pandora' our brand new evening gown evolved from our bias cut 1930s styles; Cissy and Loretta. This is wearable 1930s evening glamour at its finest. Pandora's wearer certainly steals the show in this stunningly rich copper, shimmering satin.
Inspired by the glamour of the 1930s, with a bias cut and a tiered cape neckline that echoes mid-1930s evening dress. Read our 1930s Fashion History & Style Guide for the story of the bias cut and Hollywood evening glamour.
We pay homage to the 1930s style lines and adapt it for the modern wearer who is looking for a stand out style. This dress has flattering shaping on the bodice via under bust shirring and a dual cape tired style that falls into waterfall draping around the neckline. This high cape style is seen often in mid 1930s styles and cleverly replaces the sleeves giving coverage on the upper arm but without close fitting sleeves thus giving easy arm movement and underarm freedom.
Dress has bias cut panels that glide and drape around the body like liquid and reaches a ankle length on most. Bias cut means the fabric is cut diagonally, at 45 degrees to the grain, so it stretches and drapes close to the body. It is credited to the couturière Madeleine Vionnet and defined 1930s evening wear.
We've topped off this dress with a gorgeous belt with star diamente clasp. We've made it in a viscose/rayon satin - the closest fabric we could find that feels like the originals!
No zip - due to bias cut - pull over head.
Key 1930s features include:-
- tired cape neckline
- bias cut
- under-bust shirring
- belt with diamante buckle
Dry clean ONLY.
Fabric: 100% viscose satin crepe
Made with love in Yorkshire, England - designed to be treasured.
Love the bias cut? See our 1930s Siren Evening Gown in copper satin and our 1930s Paramour Bias Cut Gown.
FAQ block
What is a 1930s bias-cut gown?
A gown cut on the diagonal of the fabric so it stretches and drapes close to the body without darts. In the 1930s the bias cut replaced the straight lines of the 1920s with a soft, fluid silhouette and a natural waist, and it became the signature look of evening wear.
Who created the bias cut?
Madeleine Vionnet is credited with introducing the technique, and our style guide dates its peak to 1933, with clinging satin gowns, cowl fronts and low backs, as worn by Jean Harlow in Dinner at Eight. The Pandora is cut in bias front and back panels that drape close to the body.
What is a tiered cape neckline?
A layered capelet that falls over the shoulders and replaces the sleeves, here with waterfall draping. The page links this to mid-1930s styling. It allows free arm movement and adds detail to an evening gown.
Does the dress have sleeves?
No. The tiered cape neckline replaces sleeves.
Why no zip?
Because the cut is on the bias, the gown stretches enough to pull on over the head. A zip would interrupt the line of the drape.
How long is it?
Midi length on most wearers - reaching normal aroud the ankle, with an irregular hem due to the bias.
How does it fit?
Semi-fitted: it skims the body without being tight, the skirt moulds around the hips and the bust is loose. Choose your size by waist measurement. Sizes run from UK 8 to 18. See the size chart for exact measurements.
What is it made from?
Viscose satin, the closest match we could find to original 1930s fabrics.
Is it made to order?
Yes. It’s made to order and dispatches in 3 weeks. You can still return if the dress is unsuitable.
What other colours are there?
Aquamarine Satin.
How do I care for it?
Dry clean only.
Where is it made?
Designed in-house and made in Yorkshire, England.
Read more in our blog, 1930s Evening Dresses & Gowns: Hollywood Glamour and Bias-Cut Style.
| 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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