1940s Blanche Blouse - Earth Pearl
The 1940s Button Back Blouse returns - new and improved. The sleek and subtle draping of this 1940s blouse makes it a natural winner and perfect for autumnal elegance. And with shoulder pads, she makes 'looking fabulous' oh so simple.
Full of thoughtful vintage details, this beauty joins our blouse collection in Earth Pearl, a wonderfully rustic print with brown, mustard, rust and white accents. An autumn and winter seasonal special, made here in Yorkshire for pairing with corduroy, wool and your favourite tailored separates.
Cut to create that unmistakable 1940s silhouette, she’s just the right length to wear over natural-waisted trousers and skirts, or tuck neatly into high-waisted styles. A high jewel neckline keeps things elegant and super sleek, while asymmetric pleats at the left shoulder drape softly creatingplenty of room through the bust. For that extra forties presence, we've now added shoulder pads.
Cut for a 1940s silhouette. Read more in our guide to 1940s blouses: styles, fabrics and how to wear them today.
Beautiful white reproduction buttons from an original late-1930s style run down the back, adding a lovely contrast to the earthy print. Made throughout in 100% viscose, she has a flowing drape that brings those shoulder details to life.
Don’t be afraid of the button back! Undo the top and bottom buttons, slip the blouse over your head, then fasten them again - voilà!
Browse more 1940s tops and blouses, including blouses with extra blouson.
Key vintage features include:
- High jewel neckline
- Grown-on sleeves
- Asymmetric pleats at the left shoulder
- White reproduction 1930s buttons down the back
- Versatile length for wearing tucked in or out
- Shoulder pads
Fabric: 100% viscose - The Earth Pearl print is also on our 1930s Jitterbug Dress.
Pairs with corduroy, wool and tailored separates, such as our Flutter Skirt or Ladies Plus Fours in Mahogany Herringbone.
Washing instructions: Cold hand wash, dry flat and iron back into shape, or dry clean. Shrinkage may occur. Viscose requires a little extra care to keep it looking lovely.
Made with love in Yorkshire, England
FAQ
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What is a button-back blouse?
A button-back blouse fastens down the back instead of the front. It gives a sleek front with soft draping, and it suits tucking into high-waisted trousers or skirts for the classic blouson look.
How do I put on a button-back blouse?
Undo the top and bottom buttons, pull the blouse over your head, then refasten them.
What is a blouson silhouette?
A blouson silhouette has gathered fullness above the waist, held in by tucking the blouse into a high waistband or defining the waist with darts. It was a hallmark of 1940s blouses.
Does the blouse have shoulder pads?
Yes. This improved version has shoulder pads, which help create the strong shoulder line of the 1940s.
What are grown-on sleeves?
Grown-on sleeves are cut in one piece with the bodice, with no separate armhole seam, which gives a softer line at the shoulder.
What is the Earth Pearl print?
Earth Pearl is a rustic autumn/winter print in brown, mustard and rust with touches of white. It is available in a number of styles such as 1930s Jitterbug Dress. and 1940s shirtwaister dress
How do I care for it?
Cool hand wash, dry flat and iron back into shape, or dry clean. Viscose may shrink and needs extra care.
Is it made to order?
Yes. It dispatches in 1 week and is made in Yorkshire, England.
Love this era? Read our 1940s Vintage Style Guide
The 1940s Button Back Blouse returns - new and improved. The sleek and subtle draping of this 1940s blouse makes it a natural winner and perfect for autumnal elegance. And with shoulder pads, she makes 'looking fabulous' oh so simple.
Full of thoughtful vintage details, this beauty joins our blouse collection in Earth Pearl, a wonderfully rustic print with brown, mustard, rust and white accents. An autumn and winter seasonal special, made here in Yorkshire for pairing with corduroy, wool and your favourite tailored separates.
Cut to create that unmistakable 1940s silhouette, she’s just the right length to wear over natural-waisted trousers and skirts, or tuck neatly into high-waisted styles. A high jewel neckline keeps things elegant and super sleek, while asymmetric pleats at the left shoulder drape softly creatingplenty of room through the bust. For that extra forties presence, we've now added shoulder pads.
Cut for a 1940s silhouette. Read more in our guide to 1940s blouses: styles, fabrics and how to wear them today.
Beautiful white reproduction buttons from an original late-1930s style run down the back, adding a lovely contrast to the earthy print. Made throughout in 100% viscose, she has a flowing drape that brings those shoulder details to life.
Don’t be afraid of the button back! Undo the top and bottom buttons, slip the blouse over your head, then fasten them again - voilà!
Browse more 1940s tops and blouses, including blouses with extra blouson.
Key vintage features include:
- High jewel neckline
- Grown-on sleeves
- Asymmetric pleats at the left shoulder
- White reproduction 1930s buttons down the back
- Versatile length for wearing tucked in or out
- Shoulder pads
Fabric: 100% viscose - The Earth Pearl print is also on our 1930s Jitterbug Dress.
Pairs with corduroy, wool and tailored separates, such as our Flutter Skirt or Ladies Plus Fours in Mahogany Herringbone.
Washing instructions: Cold hand wash, dry flat and iron back into shape, or dry clean. Shrinkage may occur. Viscose requires a little extra care to keep it looking lovely.
Made with love in Yorkshire, England
FAQ
FAQ block
What is a button-back blouse?
A button-back blouse fastens down the back instead of the front. It gives a sleek front with soft draping, and it suits tucking into high-waisted trousers or skirts for the classic blouson look.
How do I put on a button-back blouse?
Undo the top and bottom buttons, pull the blouse over your head, then refasten them.
What is a blouson silhouette?
A blouson silhouette has gathered fullness above the waist, held in by tucking the blouse into a high waistband or defining the waist with darts. It was a hallmark of 1940s blouses.
Does the blouse have shoulder pads?
Yes. This improved version has shoulder pads, which help create the strong shoulder line of the 1940s.
What are grown-on sleeves?
Grown-on sleeves are cut in one piece with the bodice, with no separate armhole seam, which gives a softer line at the shoulder.
What is the Earth Pearl print?
Earth Pearl is a rustic autumn/winter print in brown, mustard and rust with touches of white. It is available in a number of styles such as 1930s Jitterbug Dress. and 1940s shirtwaister dress
How do I care for it?
Cool hand wash, dry flat and iron back into shape, or dry clean. Viscose may shrink and needs extra care.
Is it made to order?
Yes. It dispatches in 1 week and is made in Yorkshire, England.
Love this era? Read our 1940s 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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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.
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