1940s O'Hara Cocktail Dress - Red
Film noir glamour is back. Introducing the Dream Red Dress - your ultimate 1940s-inspired Christmas cocktail showstopper. With its striking, festive hue and timeless vintage silhouette, this dress captures the glamour of Old Hollywood.
A timeless 1940s-style cocktail dress inspired by Dorothy O’Hara, the mid-century icon famed for her masterful draping and figure-flattering designs!
Dorothy O'Hara was known for being a designer at Paramount Studios throughout the 1940s but also had her own fashion label which thrived through the late 40s and 50s. Her designs were incredibly flattering with a focus on strong shoulders and a slim hip - using clever draping techniques to enhance and accentuate the female figure.
This dress is inspired by some of her 1940s designs via handling originals and photographs.
The beauty of this dress is how it flatters the figure whilst still being demure. We've used ruching at the hip and on bustline to create shape and interest whilst the ruching at the shoulders gives a strong 1940s silhouette.
Many of you will love the longer sleeves which have shaping darts on the inside elbow and the back zip for ease in getting the dress on. Full faux wrap on skirt.
This dress is potentially more versatile than it seems, wear with black accessories for practical purposes or glam up with some bling and a fancy up do.
Key Features Include:-
- flattering square neckline with ruching
- wrap skirt with flattering hip gathers
- self covered belt
- back zip
- 3 quarter darted sleeves
Made with love in Yorkshire, England.
Fabric: Rayon/poly with a touch of elastane for stretch
Washing instructions: cool hand wash or dry clean
Length from natural waist: approx 27 inches
Film noir glamour is back. Introducing the Dream Red Dress - your ultimate 1940s-inspired Christmas cocktail showstopper. With its striking, festive hue and timeless vintage silhouette, this dress captures the glamour of Old Hollywood.
A timeless 1940s-style cocktail dress inspired by Dorothy O’Hara, the mid-century icon famed for her masterful draping and figure-flattering designs!
Dorothy O'Hara was known for being a designer at Paramount Studios throughout the 1940s but also had her own fashion label which thrived through the late 40s and 50s. Her designs were incredibly flattering with a focus on strong shoulders and a slim hip - using clever draping techniques to enhance and accentuate the female figure.
This dress is inspired by some of her 1940s designs via handling originals and photographs.
The beauty of this dress is how it flatters the figure whilst still being demure. We've used ruching at the hip and on bustline to create shape and interest whilst the ruching at the shoulders gives a strong 1940s silhouette.
Many of you will love the longer sleeves which have shaping darts on the inside elbow and the back zip for ease in getting the dress on. Full faux wrap on skirt.
This dress is potentially more versatile than it seems, wear with black accessories for practical purposes or glam up with some bling and a fancy up do.
Key Features Include:-
- flattering square neckline with ruching
- wrap skirt with flattering hip gathers
- self covered belt
- back zip
- 3 quarter darted sleeves
Made with love in Yorkshire, England.
Fabric: Rayon/poly with a touch of elastane for stretch
Washing instructions: cool hand wash or dry clean
Length from natural waist: approx 27 inches
| 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" |
Delivery
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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.
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