M | 1940s Navy Blue Silk Blouse – Royal Lady

A lovely navy blue silk blouse with a soft sheen and a delicate, semi-sheer quality. This piece is styled in Paris and carries the Royal Lady label, typical of refined 1940s daywear with subtle decorative details.

The blouse has short sleeves with a turned-up cuff. It closes at the front with five small buttons and has two chest pockets with matching decorative buttons. The collar is small and flat, and the blouse is lightly shaped with darts at the front and back.

Measurements:
• Bust 100 cm / 39.25"
• Waist 92 cm / 36.25"
• Hip 98 cm / 38.5"
• Back shoulder to shoulder 40 cm / 15.75"
• Shoulder 14 cm / 5.5"
• Sleeve length 14.5 cm / 5.75"
• Sleeve circumference 32 cm / 12.5"
• Total length 58 cm / 22.75"

Size is medium.

There is visible wear to the silk, most noticeable across the back (see last images). The fabric shows areas where the fibres have thinned over time, resulting in lighter, slightly uneven patches. These are not holes, but age-related wear consistent with the delicacy of the silk. The blouse remains wearable, but it should not be worn tightly.
The price reflects the age and condition of the delicate silk.