1940s 'Susan Small' Black Evening Dress with gems

Name: 1940s 'Susan Small' Black Evening Dress with gems
Brand: Luckycharmvintage
Price: 190.0 GBP
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A stunning 1940s little black dress—perfect for evening wear with just the right touch of sparkle! This elegant piece comes from Susan Small, a British ready-to-wear brand founded in the early 1940s by Leslie Carr Jones. This dress is a rare example from the beginning of the label’s history, designed specifically for the petite woman—a focus of the brand until it expanded its sizing in the 1960s.

Crafted from high-quality crepe, the dress is cut for a petite figure and falls to a flattering midi length. It features a wide wrap-style sash at the hips, padded and puffed shoulders, intricate ruching, and a charming hook-and-eye front bust. Clear gems, sewn onto the shoulders, bust, sleeves, and waist, add a subtle sparkle, catching the light beautifully with every movement. The dress fastens at the side with its original metal zip, alongside hook-and-eye and popper closures at the sash waist. A very lovely piece that really comes to life on the body.

Condition: Excellent. The dress is in lovely condition for its age and shows minimal wear. The gems have slight discolouration in places, mainly due to aging, but they still present beautifully. A few gems may have fallen off over time, though this is not noticeable when worn.

Shown on an approx UK size 6 mannequin (B:34"/W:25"/H:34”) - fits her perfectly!

Bust: best fit 34"
Shoulder: Roughly 12.5"
Waist: 26"
Hip: up to 36"
Length: 49.5"

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Condition Guide

We use the vintage condition chart from the Vintage Fashion Guild. This is as follows:

- Excellent: Used, with no noticeable flaws or unworn and in perfect condition.
- Very Good: Used, with minor flaws, no repairs needed.
- Good: Visible wear. Minor flaws and/or optional repairs needed.
- Fair: Numerous flaws, repairs needed, fragile.
- Poor: Extensive damage. For display or study only.

Sizing Guide

Vintage clothing is often homemade and/or follows a very different size guide to modern-day clothing. Please ensure you check the measurements carefully on the product description before making your order. We use a rough sizing guide based on waist sizing:

XS | Waist 22"- 25"
S | Waist 26"- 27"
M | Waist 28"- 30"
L | Waist 31"- 32"
XL | Waist 33"- plus

Please do not take the size guide as gospel as the size stated here may not be the size you would normally buy. It is very important to know your bust, waist and hip sizing ahead of purchase.