An exceedingly rare vintage early 1950s dress made from pure wool jersey knit fabric in greenish mustard or yellowy light olive green colour. It has a dolman style bodice with darts & gathers under the bust, 3/4 length sleeves with turn back cuffs, V neckline with rounded collar & pointy lapels, & opens to the waist with marbled early plastic buttons; the 4-gore skirt is flared. There is a side opening with silver metal 'Aero' zip, & a matching belt with self-covered buckle.
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Size: Marked 36" but measures smaller - Suggested UK XS Shown on a mannequin with a 34" bust (please check measurements below) All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate. Marked 36" but measures smaller (with approx. metric equivalent):
Bust (dolman style): 17 1/2" (44.4 cm) Waist: 13 1/4" (33.6 cm) Belt circumference: minimum 24" (61 cm) Hips (measured 7" below the waist seam): 18" (45.7cm) Sleeve length (3/4 length) centre of neck back to cuff: 24" (61cm) Sleeve width at widest point (armpit level): 6 1/2" (16.5cm) Sleeve width at cuff: 4 1/4" (10.8 cm) Bodice length nape to waist seam approx: 15" (38.1 cm) Length nape to hem approx: 41 1/2" (105.4 cm)
Condition: In excellent condition, especially for a jersey garment of this age, with light wear overall - there is a small repair to the upper back beneath the collar, and a repair to the skirt front near the hem by the right side seam (see circled areas). 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.
