Exceptional Burgundy Culottes with Side Button Closure RARE Wide Legged Cropped Trousers (c. 1930s)

$325.00

Channel the glamour of seaside getaways and garden parties of the 1930s with these exquisite vintage beach pajama pants. Crafted from soft, drapey jersey in a rich magenta hue, these wide-leg trousers offer a fluid silhouette that moves with grace and sophistication. With their high waist, deco-inspired button detailing, and elegant structure, these pants exemplify the era’s luxurious approach to casual wear. Rare and collectible, they are perfect for vintage enthusiasts, period stylists, or anyone looking to make a refined yet relaxed statement.

Features:

  • Authentic 1930s beach pajama pant

  • Fluid, breathable jersey fabric with a soft drape

  • Striking high-waisted silhouette

  • Wide leg for graceful movement and comfort

  • Deco-style side button closure with unique carved buttons

  • Deep magenta color that flatters and pops

  • Ideal for vintage summer wear, special events, or display

Garment Measurements:

  • Waist: 32 inches

  • Hips: 48 inches

  • Inseam: 17 inches

  • Outseam: 33 inches

Fit: M/L/XL

Notes:

  • Garment is cleaned, pressed and ready to wear

  • Excellent nearly mint condition, fabric has a slight sheen likely due to past ironing/steaming which does not affect its appearance or wear

A Brief History of Beach Pajamas:

Beach pajamas emerged in the 1920s and 1930s as a bold new form of women’s leisurewear, reflecting the era’s shift toward greater freedom and modernity in fashion. First popularized by avant-garde designers like Coco Chanel and Jean Patou, these wide-legged, flowing ensembles were originally worn at seaside resorts, cruise decks, and garden parties. A radical departure from corseted silhouettes, beach pajamas offered comfort, mobility, and a touch of daring glamour. Often made from lightweight fabrics like silk, rayon, or jersey, they featured dramatic wide legs, vibrant prints, and chic details such as buttons, belts, or sashes. Though shocking to some at the time, they signaled the rise of relaxed, stylish dressing for modern women. By the late 1930s, beach pajamas had paved the way for the palazzo pants, loungewear, and even the jumpsuits of later decades—securing their place in the history of fashion as a symbol of liberation and effortless elegance.

Channel the glamour of seaside getaways and garden parties of the 1930s with these exquisite vintage beach pajama pants. Crafted from soft, drapey jersey in a rich magenta hue, these wide-leg trousers offer a fluid silhouette that moves with grace and sophistication. With their high waist, deco-inspired button detailing, and elegant structure, these pants exemplify the era’s luxurious approach to casual wear. Rare and collectible, they are perfect for vintage enthusiasts, period stylists, or anyone looking to make a refined yet relaxed statement.

Features:

  • Authentic 1930s beach pajama pant

  • Fluid, breathable jersey fabric with a soft drape

  • Striking high-waisted silhouette

  • Wide leg for graceful movement and comfort

  • Deco-style side button closure with unique carved buttons

  • Deep magenta color that flatters and pops

  • Ideal for vintage summer wear, special events, or display

Garment Measurements:

  • Waist: 32 inches

  • Hips: 48 inches

  • Inseam: 17 inches

  • Outseam: 33 inches

Fit: M/L/XL

Notes:

  • Garment is cleaned, pressed and ready to wear

  • Excellent nearly mint condition, fabric has a slight sheen likely due to past ironing/steaming which does not affect its appearance or wear

A Brief History of Beach Pajamas:

Beach pajamas emerged in the 1920s and 1930s as a bold new form of women’s leisurewear, reflecting the era’s shift toward greater freedom and modernity in fashion. First popularized by avant-garde designers like Coco Chanel and Jean Patou, these wide-legged, flowing ensembles were originally worn at seaside resorts, cruise decks, and garden parties. A radical departure from corseted silhouettes, beach pajamas offered comfort, mobility, and a touch of daring glamour. Often made from lightweight fabrics like silk, rayon, or jersey, they featured dramatic wide legs, vibrant prints, and chic details such as buttons, belts, or sashes. Though shocking to some at the time, they signaled the rise of relaxed, stylish dressing for modern women. By the late 1930s, beach pajamas had paved the way for the palazzo pants, loungewear, and even the jumpsuits of later decades—securing their place in the history of fashion as a symbol of liberation and effortless elegance.