Antique Heirloom Cotton Empire Waist Slip Dress 1920s

$185.00

Antique white cotton dress with delicate eyelet trim, soft gathered empire style waist, and pintuck hem detailing. Crafted from lightweight cotton with a relaxed boxy bodice and romantic drape characteristic of early handmade sleepwear likely dating to the 1920s. This heirloom piece was originally intended as a nightgown or underdress and now wears beautifully as an effortless summer day dress. Romantic with a French countryside heirloom feel.

Pls note: Shoulder straps are relatively short by modern standards consistent with antique sleepwear construction of the era.

ESTIMATED ERA: 1910s-1920s

MATERIAL: Cotton

COLOR: White

MEASUREMENTS (flat):

  • Length: 37.5”

  • Bust: 18.75”

  • Waist: 19”

  • Strap drop: 5.5”

FIT: XS-M. Shown on a size S, 5’2”

CONDITION: Soft signs of age include tiny marks and small breaks in portions of the top eyelet trim.

STYLING: Cotton is heavy enough to be worn on its own without a slip. Perfect summer day dress that pairs well with sandals or bare feet. Wear with cowboy boots and turquoise jewels, or laze around dreamingly pairing it with oversized sweaters and warm herbal tea.

Antique white cotton dress with delicate eyelet trim, soft gathered empire style waist, and pintuck hem detailing. Crafted from lightweight cotton with a relaxed boxy bodice and romantic drape characteristic of early handmade sleepwear likely dating to the 1920s. This heirloom piece was originally intended as a nightgown or underdress and now wears beautifully as an effortless summer day dress. Romantic with a French countryside heirloom feel.

Pls note: Shoulder straps are relatively short by modern standards consistent with antique sleepwear construction of the era.

ESTIMATED ERA: 1910s-1920s

MATERIAL: Cotton

COLOR: White

MEASUREMENTS (flat):

  • Length: 37.5”

  • Bust: 18.75”

  • Waist: 19”

  • Strap drop: 5.5”

FIT: XS-M. Shown on a size S, 5’2”

CONDITION: Soft signs of age include tiny marks and small breaks in portions of the top eyelet trim.

STYLING: Cotton is heavy enough to be worn on its own without a slip. Perfect summer day dress that pairs well with sandals or bare feet. Wear with cowboy boots and turquoise jewels, or laze around dreamingly pairing it with oversized sweaters and warm herbal tea.