An unusual vintage 1940s dress, home made from soft, self-textured floppy wool fabric in black & embellished with embroidered curliques in light grey chenille. The bodice has a high round neck, curved front yoke panel with gathers below & into the waistband, & long, wide sleeves gathered into the cuffs; the 2-gore flared skirt is bias cut, with large patch pockets on the front. The dress opens down the back to the waist with self-covered buttons, & at the side with poppers.
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Size: Suggested UK S (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 (intended to be loose): 19" (48.2 cm) Waist: 13" (33 cm) Hips (measured 7" below centre of waistband) approx: 19" (48.2 cm) Shoulder width seam to seam: 15" (38.1 cm) Sleeve length from shoulder seam to cuff: 23 1/2" (59.7 cm) Cuff circumference: 7 1/4" (18.3 cm) Length nape to centre of waistband: 15 1/2" (39.2cm) Length nape to hem: 43" (109.2 cm)
Condition: In good condition with some overall wear & scattered surface snags to the fabric - numerous loose/pulled threads & snags to the embroidery - the top button is an odd replacement - on looking inside, the finishing is a bit rough & ready, the back of the embroidery is rather untidy & some of the seams are frayed. Has been 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.
