Gorgeous late online 1940s rayon dress w/embroidered skirt panels, collar, belt Bust 38"- 39" Great swing dress
Gals, this dress will be gorgeous swishing while you walk, and even better twirling on the dance floor! An original late 1940s dress, its in a combination of solid black rayon and rayon with contrast white embroidery and cheeky broderie anglaise cutouts. The bodice is fitted with light waist gathers in back and gathers from a yoke at each front shoulder; the front is an attractive wrap bodice beautifully emphasised by the embroidered collar that frames the edge all the way to the waist. And below, the skirt is magnificent, with deep box pleats in solid black parting to reveal embroidered panels within, on both front and back, giving a marvellous sweep to the full skirt. Finished to perfection with the original sash belt, this exceptional 1940s dress is ready to pair up with those peep toe heels to dance the hours away at the next swing or lindy dance, or turn heads any day at all at office or out on the town in this postwar gem.
Measurements:
bust: 42"- would fit a 38" or 39" bust well, as some gathers are meant to be left in bodice design.
waist: 35" - would fit any waist up to 33" well, it is meant to be fitted with the belt.
hips: full! ( 56", still keeping pleats fairly closed, measured 8" below waist seam) .
bodice length: 17" from intersection of neckline and shoulder seam to waist seam.
skirt length: 28" from waist seam to hemline.
*brooch not included*
Labels: no labels- looks to be a custom- or dressmaker- made dress, very well constructed and finished. Unlined. *note too that the broderie panels are unlined, so holes are indeed peek-a-boo and unbacked!*
Closure: metal zipper in left side seam.
Condition: This dress is in very good vintage condition. NO popped seams, NO fade, it is ready to wear. Only notes to make are a touch of wear to seams under sleeves, see pic provided which includes a tiny hole under right sleeve; also a group of extremely faint lighter dashes just above hemline of one black panel, see other pic provided, very hard to notice due to their faint nature and very full sweep of hem. Still rated as very good and suitable for wear virtually anywhere, a fantastic dress ready to do day, dinner and dance!
Payment: Paypal or Etsy payments only is appreciated for international transactions. UK buyers may pay with a cheque or postal order but these must be cleared before item can be shipped, which may take up to 7 days.
Shipping: shipping quotes cover first class signed for in the UK and air mail with signed for delivery to all locations. Shipping time within the UK is 1-2 days, to the USA and Europe about 1 week, and about 2 weeks to Australia, Asia and Canada.
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