Vintage Inspired Fashion | 1940s Vintage Outfit Picks & Inspiration | Rose's Wardrobe

Rose’s Wardrobe is a Scottish small business that recreates vintage inspired clothing that’s made to order.

VINTAGE INSPIRED FASHION AT ROSE’S WARDROBE

At Rose’s Wardrobe, we are inspired by the vintage clothing our muses wore. Our muse’s consist of Edna, Patricia, and Rose. Patricia and Edna are Emma’s Grandma and Great Grandma. Rose is Leanne’s Grandma and who the business is name aptly named after.

Through fond memories of our grandma’s, we aim to recreate replicas of the vintage clothing they used to wear so stylishly and we used to play dress up in. The era’s our grandmas were present in allows us to explore a range of vintage aesthetic fashion; from 1940s fashion through to the 1960s. Our vintage inspired outfits and single pieces are handmade in Langholm, Scotland with sustainable fabrics. See below some of our current selection inspired by our muses 1940’s vintage outfits. 

1940s FASHION: THE ‘NEN’ SKIRT 

The ‘Nen’ is a flattering hip skimming, semi fitted 8 panel 40’s fashion skirt with feature front pockets and flared hem. This skirt sits on the lower waist and flows across the hips to kick out at the hem to give a truly classic silhouette. The skirt is finished with a concealed back zip and is fully lined with cotton. A true 1940s fashion staple; the Nen skirt is available in 4 fabrics and headbands are available to match. 

Find out more and shop the ‘Nen’ skirt here. 

1940s FASHION: THE ‘EVA’ SHIRT DRESS 

Rose’s Wardrobe’s very first dress, the ‘Eva’. A classic 1940’s style shirt dress, handmade in Scotland using luxury 100% GOTS approved organic cotton.

This dress is inspired by Edna’s mum’s shirt dresses which were a staple in her wardrobe in the 1940’s. The dress is a fitted style with half circle skirt dropping from the waist where the self-fabric belt with a vintage buckle to show of your waist and give a feminine look. The ’Eva’ shirt dress also features a revere collar, 8 vintage buttons down the front of the dress and practical in seam pockets, because everything is better with pockets.

Find out more and shop the dresses here.

1940s FASHION: THE ‘EDNA’ ORGANIC COTTON RUFFLE BLOUSE 

Inspired by one of our muses Edna, this vintage inspired early 1940’s style blouse with its soft peter pan collar and beautiful ruffle detail is a timeless classic. The ‘Edna’ blouse is handmade in Scotland and available in two colours - white and ivory - and made in luxury 100% GOTS approved organic cotton. The blouse is finished to a high standard with french seams for comfort and 6 vintage off white button fastenings.

Find out more and shop the ‘Edna’ blouse here.

THE TEAM

Rose’s Wardrobe was founded by Emma and Leanne after both having over 12 years of experience between them working in high street, vintage inspired, and fashion supplier backgrounds. The inspiration from Rose’s Wardrobe derived from Emma and Leanne’s muses - their grandmas and great grandma - Patricia, Edna, and Rose. The aim is to produce replicas of the beautiful clothes their grandmas wore, using colours, styles and prints from the 1940’s through to the 1960’s. You can connect with Rose’s Wardrobe on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. Have a look at where Rose’s Wardrobe will be here. Read our sustainability statement. Or, shop the collection.