A lovely vintage 1940s dress, a 'Gainsborough Garment' made from drapey rayon crepe in a russet or chestnut colour. It has an inset crossover gathered bib or plastron panel, nicely shaped shoulders with pads extending into the darted sleeve heads, & over-long sleeves intended to drape over the shirt style cuffs; the 2-gore skirt is flared, with multiple pleats in the middle section at front & back. It opens at the side with a brass 'Lightning' zip, has self-covered buttons on the cuffs, & belt loops with a matching self tie belt.
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Size: Suggested UK XS/S 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 (with approx. metric equivalent): Bust: 17 1/2" (44.4cm) Waist: 14" (35.5cm) Hips : 21" (53.2cm) Shoulder width seam to seam: 14 1/2" (36.8cm) Sleeve length shoulder to cuff (intended to blouse): 25" (63.5cm) Sleeve width at widest point (armpit level): 6" (15.2cm) Length nape to waist: 15 1/2" (39.3cm) Length nape to hem: 42 1/2" (108cm)
Condition: In very good condition with light wear overall - there is slight unevenness of the colour, most apparent across the shoulder areas & very subtly on the upper back - slight seam strain on the pleats & a bit of missing stitching on the front left one - slight discolouration at the armpits - 2 tiny holes on the belt. 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.
