Vogue 7116: 1930s Glamorous Misses Evening Gown Sz 32 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1935 Vogue Pattern No. 7116 – Evening Frock
Original circa 1935 Vogue Pattern No. 7116 for an elegant misses' evening frock designed for women's formal occasions. This graceful design features a flowing redingote-inspired silhouette, dramatic circular shoulder collar, graduated contrasting folds, front bow, and includes a separate underslip. Complete Nice Used Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Vogue No. 7116
- Year: Circa 1935
- Garment: Misses' Evening Frock with Separate Underslip
- Size: 14 (32" Bust, 35" Hip)
- Condition: Complete Nice Used Condition
Design
Vogue Pattern 7116 captures the effortless elegance of mid-1930s evening fashion. Described by Vogue as an "Easy-to-Make" Evening Frock, the design combines a flowing redingote-inspired silhouette with a dramatic circular collar that softly covers the shoulders while outlining a graceful low back décolletage. Graduated contrasting folds finish the front opening, accented by a tied bow at the waist. A separate underslip, included in the pattern, provides both structure and comfort beneath the flowing outer gown.
A Moment in Fashion History
Produced around 1935, this pattern reflects the sleek, elongated silhouettes that defined evening fashions during the decade. Rather than emphasizing dramatic fullness, designers created elegance through long, uninterrupted lines, fluid movement, and carefully balanced proportions. Vogue offered home dressmakers the opportunity to recreate these sophisticated fashions with patterns that combined couture-inspired styling with practical construction.
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 Vogue pattern envelope.
Connections
Compare Vogue 7116 with the later Vogue 5915. Although both are elegant Vogue evening gowns, they represent two distinct ideals of feminine fashion. Vogue 7116 reflects the sleek sophistication of the mid-1930s, relying on graceful vertical lines, flowing movement, and understated elegance. By contrast, Vogue 5915 embraces the romantic glamour of the postwar years with its shaped elongated waistline, fitted camisole bodice, dramatic back lacing, and full gathered skirt. Together, these two patterns illustrate how evening fashion evolved from the streamlined silhouettes of the 1930s to the sculpted, fuller styles that emerged after World War II.
The inclusion of a separate underslip also provides an important connection to our future Lingerie Exhibit. While often hidden from view, foundation garments and slips played a vital role in achieving the elegant silhouettes promoted by fashion designers throughout the twentieth century.
