1930s Baby Pink Silk Slip Dress with Floral Print

An elegant 1930s lingerie slip / nightdress, originally made to be worn as lingerie but now effortlessly wearable as a dress. Rendered in the palest baby pink with a delicate pastel floral print in blush, lilac and powder blue, finished with a soft ruffled hem. The fabric has a beautiful liquid sheen and feels very much like silk against the skin, with a lovely drape on the body.

The bust is the standout detail: shaped cups with darting plus extra paneling at the back, giving more room through the chest than a simple straight slip. On a EU 36 model the body fit comfortably, while the bust sat noticeably roomy — making this a great option for someone who needs more space in the cup. A rare, romantic piece that works equally well as a true slip under garments, or styled today as a standalone slip dress with knits, boots, or a tailored jacket.

Labelled St. Michael – Lingerie (Marks & Spencer’s historic house label, introduced in the late 1920s). Early St. Michael lingerie production overlaps with the 1930s, and the cut and construction of this piece align with that era.

No fabric tag present. The material strongly suggests silk by handle and sheen, though as is common with lingerie of this age, an early high-quality rayon cannot be entirely ruled out.

Measurements (laid flat):

Pit to pit: 43 cm / 16.9 in

Waist (relaxed): 43 cm / 16.9 in

Hips: 58 cm / 22.8 in

Length (top of strap to hem): 107 cm / 42.1 in

Strap length (front): 12 cm / 4.7 in

Strap length (back): 20 cm / 7.9 in

Approx. fit: EU 36–38 / UK 8–10 / US 4–6 (bust construction allows approx. B–C cup depending on preference). Please compare the measurements to a similar garment for best fit.

Condition: very good vintage condition with only light, age-appropriate wear consistent with a delicate lingerie piece.