A vintage 1950s dress made by 'Capsa' from medium weight wool with quite a soft handle in a dusty mid-blue colour. It has an open neck with a huge pointed collar, elbow length sleeves with turn-back cuffs & opens down the front to upper hip level with greyish blue plastic domed buttons; the 4-gore skirt is very flared, with 2 sets of gathers at the front waist above the large patch pockets & gathering & a pleat at the centre back waist. There is a matching belt with self-covered buckle.
Please study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description.
Size: Suggested UK S. shown on a mannequin with a 36" 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: 19" (48.2cm) Waist: 13 3/4" (34.8m) Belt: Smallest hole: 26 1/2" (67.2cm) Hips (measured 7" below waist seam): 21" (53.3cm) Shoulder width seam to seam: 14 1/2" (36.8cm) Sleeve length shoulder to cuff (elbow length): 17" (43.2cm) Sleeve length underarm to cuff: 9 3/4" (24.8cm) Sleeve width at widest point (armpit level): 6 1/4" (15.8cm) Cuff: 5" (12.7cm) Bodice length base of collar to waist seam:15 1/2 " (39.3cm) Length nape to hem: 40" (101.6cm)
Condition: In good condition with signs of wear - the surface nap has worn at the underarms, inside the cuffs & at the elbows so it has a smoother, slightly polished texture - there is a small darn to the bodice back (see close up) - on looking inside the skirt, the edge of the hem binding has come unfolded, leaving a frayed edge (but the stitching is still intact). 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.
