A rare 1940s or perhaps late 1930s Cheongsam dress, made from a fine but quite densely woven wool fabric in dark blue decorated with embroidered circles or number 8s in red & white. Cut in the classic style with high stand collar, diagonal fastening on the upper right bodice, unpadded shoulders, & bracelet-length sleeves; the skirt is slim, with deep side vents at the hems. It fastens at the side with a silver metal '555' zip, with popper fastenings at the bodice at cuffs; the edges are bound with navy blue silk. The dress is unlined.
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Size: Suggested UK XS standard/short fitting (best suited so a person no taller than 5ft 4 - please check measurements below) All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate (with approx. metric equivalent): Bust approx.: 17" (43.2 cm) Waist approx: 13 1/2" (34.2 cm) Neck circumference: 13 1/2" (34.2 cm) Hips: 17 1/2" 44.4 cm) Shoulder seam to seam: 14 1/2" (36.8 cm) Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 13 1/2" (34.3 cm) Arm width at widest (armpit level): 6 3/4" (17.2 cm) Cuff opening: 3 5/8" (9.6 cm) Length (nape to hem): 40 1/2" (102.8 cm)
Condition: In good condition overall, with some signs of wear - some of the embroidery is discoloured, most noticeably the white ring at the front waist - the silk edging is worn & frayed at the neck back, the lining inside the collar is worn & grubby & the interlining is a bit crinkly - there is strain & some repairs at the top of the vents. Has been carefully hand washed & steamed prior to listing.
I have a no returns policy - please check the above measurements and compare to a similar garment of your own before buying - no refund offered for items that don’t fit.
