40s frockery
Some of our favourite vintage and preloved clothing, footwear and accessories from the Forties fashion era and 40s inspired style.
30 products
30 products
Description
Vintage black fur handwarmer muff clutch purse with flapover top and press stud closure over a small zipped front pocket. Fully lined, measures approx 14” x 10”, in excellent vintage condition.
Sizing
Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
Women’s Dress Sizes
| UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
Women’s Shoes
| UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
| US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
| European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
Description
Vintage black curly Persian lamb handwarmer muff / clutch purse with flapover top and press stud closure over a roomy zipped front compartment with fringed fob. Fully lined, measures approx 11” (across top) 13” (widest) x 10”, in excellent vintage condition.
Sizing
Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
Women’s Dress Sizes
| UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
Women’s Shoes
| UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
| US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
| European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
Description
40s 50s vintage dark green top-handle Kelly handbag and matching coin purse by Armadale London with gold metallic frame and top clasp closure. Lined in cream moire satin with two slip pockets, one containing coin purse, and a lipstick pocket. Measures approx 11” x 7” x 3.5”, in very good vintage condition with some tarnishing to the metal commensurate with age.
Sizing
Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
Women’s Dress Sizes
| UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
Women’s Shoes
| UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
| US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
| European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
Description
Stunning vintage monitor lizard top handbag in an attractive patterned finish with articulated top handle, metallic frame and twist top closure and rounded base. Fully lined in black with zipped side pocket and slip pocket containing the original matching small zipped coin purse. Measures approx. 9” (across top) 9.5” (base) x 5”, in very good vintage condition.
Sizing
Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
Women’s Dress Sizes
| UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
Women’s Shoes
| UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
| US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
| European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
