233 Glamour Girl Dress

 Misses XS-3XL (new sizing!)

The glamour emanating from Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s held the American public in thrall. Movie studios published still photographs of their stars in elegant attired, and fans clamored for the chance to copy the dress, coiffured, and make-up of their favorites. Our Glamour Girl Dress sewing pattern is a stunning example of early 1940s styling, designed to emphasize feminine curves, drape elegantly, and give the wearer an aura of discrete sexiness. 

A close-fitting bodice is highlighted by a narrow "V" neckline. Front bodice and skirt gather into a curved midriff that ties at center front, providing snug individual fit. A fitting back hip yoke ensured a smooth line. The flared skirt draped gracefully at center front and back bias seams. The three-quarter length sleeves are distinctively gathered at the elbow. dress zips at the left side seam. Shoulder pads are essential for the proper early 1940s silhouette.

Three lengths are offered, the ankle length of our original evening gown, a 1940s daytime knee length, and a strictly contemporary mid-calf length.

Note the reasonable yardage requirements, which reflect the need to conserve fabric during the second World War. 

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium-weight fabrics with drape, such as silk or rayon crepe, satin, challis, soft cotton.

Yardage Chart (pdf)
Note:  correction for finished XL waist measurement should be 38" (97cm)

This pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern.  Choose the pattern format you want in the drop down menu.  The PDF pattern has instructions, and files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”).

To see how to make a short sleeve version of the Glamour Girl Dress, visit our blog post here.