1940s Cotton Floral Print Dress, XS/S
Fabricated in a sheer cotton batiste with the loveliest 40s floral print
This is an earlier 1940s dress featuring those darling puffed sleeves with gathered sleeve caps with crisp facings to hold the shape and elastic at the opening.
Wide neckline with cording encased inside the edge.
Bodice and skirt are gathered into the waistband.
Fastens down the side seam with a metal toothed Talon zipper and a waist extension tab snaps over the zipper at the side.
1/2” blind hem
raw/unfinished seams
Maker: Unknown. No labels. If home sewn, it was well made.
Condition: Very good. a small discreet mend on the front left of skirt, 11” below waist. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: looks to best suit a modern. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: 14.5”
Bust: 43”
Waist: 25.5”
Hips: full
Sweep: 101”
Length from Shoulder to top Waist seam: 14.5” to bottom waist seam
Waistband width: 2 1/4”
Length from bottom Waist seam to Hem: 27”
Sleeve length: 3 1/4” underarm 10.5” overarm
Sleeve Cuff Opening: 10”-20”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Fabricated in a sheer cotton batiste with the loveliest 40s floral print
This is an earlier 1940s dress featuring those darling puffed sleeves with gathered sleeve caps with crisp facings to hold the shape and elastic at the opening.
Wide neckline with cording encased inside the edge.
Bodice and skirt are gathered into the waistband.
Fastens down the side seam with a metal toothed Talon zipper and a waist extension tab snaps over the zipper at the side.
1/2” blind hem
raw/unfinished seams
Maker: Unknown. No labels. If home sewn, it was well made.
Condition: Very good. a small discreet mend on the front left of skirt, 11” below waist. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: looks to best suit a modern. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: 14.5”
Bust: 43”
Waist: 25.5”
Hips: full
Sweep: 101”
Length from Shoulder to top Waist seam: 14.5” to bottom waist seam
Waistband width: 2 1/4”
Length from bottom Waist seam to Hem: 27”
Sleeve length: 3 1/4” underarm 10.5” overarm
Sleeve Cuff Opening: 10”-20”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Fabricated in a sheer cotton batiste with the loveliest 40s floral print
This is an earlier 1940s dress featuring those darling puffed sleeves with gathered sleeve caps with crisp facings to hold the shape and elastic at the opening.
Wide neckline with cording encased inside the edge.
Bodice and skirt are gathered into the waistband.
Fastens down the side seam with a metal toothed Talon zipper and a waist extension tab snaps over the zipper at the side.
1/2” blind hem
raw/unfinished seams
Maker: Unknown. No labels. If home sewn, it was well made.
Condition: Very good. a small discreet mend on the front left of skirt, 11” below waist. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: looks to best suit a modern. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: 14.5”
Bust: 43”
Waist: 25.5”
Hips: full
Sweep: 101”
Length from Shoulder to top Waist seam: 14.5” to bottom waist seam
Waistband width: 2 1/4”
Length from bottom Waist seam to Hem: 27”
Sleeve length: 3 1/4” underarm 10.5” overarm
Sleeve Cuff Opening: 10”-20”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild