1930s Bias-Cut Ivory Satin Wedding Gown with Puff Sleeves and Ruffled Yoke

This elegant early 1930s wedding gown is a refined example of the period’s transition from 1920s ornamentation to the fluid, body-conscious silhouettes that defined the decade. Cut on the bias, the gown skims the body with a soft, elongated line, allowing the silk satin to drape naturally and move with subtle luminosity.

The design is distinguished by its romantic puffed sleeves, finished with delicate ruffled bands that echo the softly scalloped ruffled yoke framing the neckline. These details reference late Edwardian and early 1920s influences while remaining firmly rooted in 1930s construction, creating a piece that feels both timeless and historically specific.

The bodice features a gentle V-shaped yoke that visually lengthens the torso, while the bias-cut skirt falls fluidly from the hips, emphasizing the era’s fascination with natural form rather than rigid structure. Executed in luminous ivory satin, the gown reflects the understated elegance favored for weddings during the Depression-era, when craftsmanship and cut took precedence over embellishment.

Condition: Good vintage condition. Wear of fabric on shoulder. Discoloration on interior.

Measurements:

Shoulders 15

Bust 36

Waist 34

Length 63