Mail Order 2275: 1940s Stylish Misses Peplum Dress Sz 32 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original Late 1940s The Fashion Service Pattern No. 2275 - Peplum Frock
Original Late 1940s The Fashion Service Mail Order Pattern No. 2275, a two-piece peplum frock with a fitted, dart-shaped waist and an optional sweetheart neckline. Size 14 (32" Bust). Complete Nice Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: The Fashion Service No. 2275
- Year: Late 1940s
- Garment: Peplum Frock (Two-Piece)
- Size: 14 (32" Bust)
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
Design
This Fashion Service frock pairs a fitted waist bodice with a separate peplum and skirt, built with dart and gather shaping at the front waist for a sculpted fit. The neckline can be cut out for a sweetheart shape, and the peplum's clean, tailored lines sit over a slim, gently flared skirt. Construction follows the company's "New Style Pattern Chart" format, laying out every piece with clear turn-under and hem markings.
A Moment in Fashion History
The Fashion Service syndicated its patterns through newspapers across the country, making designs like this one widely accessible outside the department-store pattern counters. This frock's fitted waist and structured peplum reflect the sculpted, waist- defined silhouette that defined women's fashion in the years following the war.
Illustration
The cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight the original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic The Fashion Service pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, The Ladies of the New Look - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look, which defined the fashionable silhouette for the next decade: a more structured look built around a nipped waist, dramatic peplums, and wide, sculpted shoulders. Come take a look.
