The Pretty 1940s Shirt Blouse
The ultimate short-sleeved vintage blouse - classic 1940s styling, reimagined for modern life. The Pretty 1940s Shirt Blouse captures the elegance and practicality of the era’s everyday fashion, bringing that effortless land girl-lovely look into today’s wardrobe.
Crafted in soft sage green viscose with ivory buttons, this blouse is brimming with authentic 1940s charm - featuring gentle gathers at the shoulder and back yoke, a neat open neckline, and a classic shirt-style bodice that flatters every figure. Designed to tuck perfectly into high-waisted trousers or swing skirts, it creates that true vintage silhouette with ease.
Made from modern, breathable viscose, it’s designed to withstand the pace of modern living while keeping all the style and femininity of true vintage. Whether you’re dressing for work, weekends, or a vintage event, this blouse is your new everyday favourite — simple, stylish, and effortlessly timeless.
Fabric: 100% Viscose (expect 3% shrinkage on first wash)
Care: Cool machine wash
Made in Europe to high ethical standards
Pretty Retro is an exciting collection of Retro/vintage styled womenswear primarily influenced by 1940s and 1950s fashion. Offering affordable, wearable clothing without compromising on style or quality - it one of a family of brands run by 20th Century Clothiers Ltd based in the North of England and sister brand to The House of Foxy. All Pretty Retro products are produced in the EU to high ethical standards.
| SIZE | BUST | WAIST | HIPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 86cm 34" |
66cm 26" |
89cm 35" |
| 10 | 91cm 36" |
71cm 28" |
94cm 37" |
| 12 | 96cm 38" |
76cm 30" |
99cm 39" |
| 14 | 102cm 40" |
81cm 32" |
104cm 41" |
| 16 | 108cm 42.5" |
87cm 34.5" |
110cm 43" |
| 18 | 114cm 44" |
93cm 36.5" |
116cm 45.5" |
Delivery
Enjoy free delivery on orders over £150.
For orders under £150, UK standard delivery is 2 to 4 working days — £4.50 EU standard delivery is 3 to 6 working days — £15 USA standard delivery is 3 to 6 working days — £20 International standard delivery is 5 to 10 working days — £20
Need it a little sooner? Express delivery is available.
A little note on duties: any applicable import taxes are calculated and added at checkout. We ship DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), which means we take care of everything on your behalf — your parcel passes straight through customs and arrives at your door with nothing more to do.
A little note on duties: any applicable import duties are calculated and added at checkout. We ship DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), which means we take care of everything on your behalf — your parcel passes straight through customs and arrives at your door with nothing more to do.
A little note on duties: import duties or taxes may be applied by your country's customs authority when your order arrives. We'd recommend checking your local customs guidelines before ordering if you're unsure — we'd hate for any surprises to take the shine off your new piece.
Returns
We offer a 30 day return window, just in case your piece isn't quite the one.
For all the finer details, you can visit our Delivery & Returns page.