VTG 1940s Black Cotton Skirt Pink Rose Print Full Fairy Kei Romantic M 28" Waist
What you’ll love about this sweet 1940s Cotton Rose-Print Skirt is its dreamy fairy kei, romantic cottagecore, and femme vintage charm, with soft pink roses scattered over inky black cotton and a beautifully tailored gathered silhouette.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with one pinpoint-sized wear spot at the top waistband (smaller than a pencil point). Exceptionally clean, sturdy, and beautifully preserved.
Fit Snapshot:
Fits like a modern Medium with a 28.5" waist and free hips. Gently full silhouette with pretty drape.
Provenance Note:
Handmade in the 1940s by a skilled home dressmaker — the workmanship is crisp, balanced, and era-perfect, with a metal side zipper and doubled waistband typical of late-Depression/early-wartime construction.
Pop Culture & Screen Style References 🎬
Channels A League of Their Own, The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society, and the everyday feminine florals seen in Brooklyn (2015).
Style Aesthetics:
🔥 romantic
📈 fairy kei / coquette
🌿 cottagecore
Styling Tips:
Pair with a soft puff-sleeve blouse, a fitted knit tee, or a 1940s cropped cardigan. Works beautifully with saddle shoes, Mary Janes, espadrilles, or ballet flats. Add a wicker purse for peak cottagecore sweetness.
Measurements (inches, laid flat):
Waist: 28.5"
Hips: free
Total Length: 27.75"
Approx. Modern Size Conversion:
Modern Medium (US 6–8 depending on desired ease)
Fit Guide:
Works best on heights 5’3"–5’8". Waist is structured with zero stretch — best for true 28–28.5". Free hips allow comfort for most body types.
Fabric / Materials:
100% woven cotton, mid-weight, with crisp handfeel and vivid rose print.
Sustainability Note:
Choosing true 1940s garments keeps textile waste out of landfills and preserves fashion history — the most beautiful form of reuse.
Costuming CTA:
Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty — we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Think Brooklyn or Guernsey femininity.
