1940s Vintage Pake Muu

My treasured vintage Pake Muu

Inside my vintage clothing collection there are a few prized possessions; this is one. This dress is an original 1940’s Pake Muu, designed for elegant holiday lounging. It is a cotton dress with a long zip up the back and is extremely fitted with no stretch. Sadly, this is the last time I wore it , as it is as the seams have become to old and fragile, the fabric is now tearing beyond repair. This illustrates one of the key reasons I buy such pieces in the first place; they are so beautiful that if I can own them and make patterns from them, then they can live on for many more years.

As a hostess dress, this is one of the most flattering and comfortable garments in my wardrobe. It has a simple elegance not seen in this century, the kind I always long for. Many of these original dresses can be seen for upwards of $300 online, but in my opinion, if you are a keen sewer and like to work from the detail of an original piece, they are a great investment.

1940s Vintage Pake Muu

 

1940s Vintage Pake Muu

 

1940s Vintage Pake Muu

 

1940s Vintage Pake Muu

 

1940s Vintage Pake Muu

 

1940s Vintage Pake Muu

 

1940s Vintage Pake Muu

 

1940s Vintage Pake Muu

 

Outfit Details

Original 1940s Pake Muu via Etsy

Yellow bakelite bangle

Leopard print Tiki heels – Pinup Couture

Lips- MAC Russian Red

Shot on location at – Porter Davis World of Stye Bali Room