{"product_id":"vogue-7116-1930s-glamorous-misses-evening-gown-sz-32-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Vogue 7116: 1930s Glamorous Misses Evening Gown Sz 32 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1935 Vogue Pattern No. 7116 – Evening Frock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1935 Vogue Pattern No. 7116\u003c\/strong\u003e for an elegant \u003cstrong\u003emisses' evening frock\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vogue No. 7116\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1935\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Misses' Evening Frock with Separate Underslip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 (32\" Bust, 35\" Hip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Used Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVogue Pattern 7116 captures the effortless elegance of mid-1930s evening fashion. Described by Vogue as an \u003cstrong\u003e\"Easy-to-Make\"\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare \u003cstrong\u003eVogue 7116\u003c\/strong\u003e with the later \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/vogue-5915-1940s-misses-evening-gown-w-corset-bodice-32b-vintage-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVogue 5915\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of a separate underslip also provides an important connection to our future \u003cstrong\u003eLingerie Exhibit\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48259671982303,"sku":"vogue 7116-32B 12\/14\/2025cy","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Vogue-7116-Evening-gown-Sz-32-Dec-2025-FRONT-Circa-1935-ish-Gown-and-Slip-CNU-Lovely-020000_f560b337-0083-4c62-af97-7448e5eefb7b.jpg?v=1770598074","url":"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/vogue-7116-1930s-glamorous-misses-evening-gown-sz-32-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","provider":"Vintage4me2","version":"1.0","type":"link"}