Vintage 1940s Dress - INCREDIBLE Doris Dodson Set - Lavender Dijon Mustard Mocha Colorblock Chambray Dress + Vest w Metallic Gold Accents Size S - M

♛Details

An extraordinary 1940s dress, a classic with a fitted shirtwaist bodice w bullet-tip shaped brass buttons, fitted metallic polka dot waist, gored skirt, and gorgeously tailored vest with more brass buttons and hand-screen metallic polka dots. Gorgeous...wear together, wear apart!

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•Fabric(s): cotton

•Closures: side metal zipper, 9 brass buttons in all

•Designer/Labels: A Doris Dodson Original, Sanforized

All accessories (belts, jewelry, crinolines, pins, etc.) are for style inspiration only unless indicated.

♛Measurements

Fits about a modern S - M; please allow room for the fit/ease you prefer

Bust (underarm area measured flat, then doubled) to about 39"/40"

Waist about 26"/taut 28"

Hips about 40"/41"

Shoulder to hem about 44 1/2" with 4" hem

Shoulders about 16"

Sleeves about 15"

Vest

Bust about 36"

Waist about 28"

Length about 19" to pointed "tip"

♛Condition

Great vintage shape. Cleaned and shows little in the way of wear; great metallics. 75+ years old.

Lowermost button on dress has left a tiny and faint mark below it from use. Otherwise, this set seems barely/rarely worn.

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