Day Dress with Dropped Waist, c.1923–1925

This day dress dates to the early-to-mid 1920s, approximately c.1923–1925, and reflects the transitional silhouettes of the period. The design features a softly dropped waistline, long sleeves, and a modest hem length, characteristic of everyday women’s dress during the early interwar years.

Decorative trim at the cuffs and hip level provides visual interest while maintaining a restrained, practical appearance appropriate for daytime activities. Dresses of this type were worn for routine social outings, work, and informal gatherings, often accessorised with low heels, stockings, and simple hats or cloches.

This garment illustrates the gradual shift away from Edwardian structure toward the relaxed, modern silhouettes that would define women’s fashion later in the decade.

Credits & Details

• Creator: HappyLifeSims 
• Original creator site: https://happylifesims.tumblr.com
• Era: Interwar
• Decade: 1920s