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1940s Ava Evening Gown Set - Gold - model shot
1940s Ava Evening Gown Set - Gold - product shot
1940s Ava Evening Gown Set - Gold
1940s Ava Evening Gown Set - Gold
1940s Ava Evening Gown Set - Gold
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1940s Ava Evening Gown Set - Gold

1940s Ava Evening Gown Set - Gold

An incredible 1930s inspired evening gown in black lace very popular in the 30s and this dress has many 1930s style features.
£341.25
Made to order (Dispatches in 4 weeks)
Size
UK 08
UK 10
UK 12
UK 14
UK 16
UK 18
Size
1940s Ava Evening Gown Set - Gold - product shot

You...striking and elegant in sumptuous gold satin and demure ebony heavy crepe.

We have adapted our bestselling Ava dress into an evening gown set that will make you swoon! Bodice is made in gold satin rayon and set to a floor length skirt in our signature heavy crepe. Iconic '40s bolero is in matching heavy crepe. This is so close to early 1940s styles where 1930s dresses were adapted during wartime austerity.

Bodice is shirred at the shoulders and gathered under the bust with flattering waist panel - deep V neckline. Flattering cap sleeves have gathers into the armhole. Skirt is pannelled to give a touch of swing. Back zip for easy. Bolero is softly shaped at the front to hug the neckline - sleeves cover the upper arm and soft pads in the shoulder for shaping.

Key features include:-

- V neckline
- shirring detail on shoulder with gathers under the bust
- fitted waist panel
- back zip
- floor length skirt
- separate bolero

Made to order in Great Britain - not made to measure. Please note, if dress doesn't fit, it can be returned.

Please note: Colour may vary on monitors

Description Plus

You...striking and elegant in sumptuous gold satin and demure ebony heavy crepe.

We have adapted our bestselling Ava dress into an evening gown set that will make you swoon! Bodice is made in gold satin rayon and set to a floor length skirt in our signature heavy crepe. Iconic '40s bolero is in matching heavy crepe. This is so close to early 1940s styles where 1930s dresses were adapted during wartime austerity.

Bodice is shirred at the shoulders and gathered under the bust with flattering waist panel - deep V neckline. Flattering cap sleeves have gathers into the armhole. Skirt is pannelled to give a touch of swing. Back zip for easy. Bolero is softly shaped at the front to hug the neckline - sleeves cover the upper arm and soft pads in the shoulder for shaping.

Key features include:-

- V neckline
- shirring detail on shoulder with gathers under the bust
- fitted waist panel
- back zip
- floor length skirt
- separate bolero

Made to order in Great Britain - not made to measure. Please note, if dress doesn't fit, it can be returned.

Please note: Colour may vary on monitors

Sizing Info Plus

This dress has no stretch in bodice - however, gathers on the bust mean sizes can be accommodated. Best choose on waist size.

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
Dry Clean
Delivery & Returns Plus

Delivery

Enjoy free delivery on orders over £150.

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

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