Vintage 1940s Dress - Navy Blue + SHOCKING Lurid Lime Green Plaid Cotton Woven Jean Leslie Shirtwaist Size M

♛Details

Wowie-zowie! A head-turning late 1940s or cusper dress, a classic with shoulder pads, fitted bodice w cuffed sleeves and a curvy breast pocket (that functions), fitted waist, and a mitered A-line skirt. Rare & head-turning color scheme...one that'll rake in the compliments and pop in photos.

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•Fabric(s): woven cotton 

•Closures: side metal zipper, matching blue plastic front buttons

•Designer/Labels: Fashionably Yours, Jean Leslie Junior

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

♛Measurements

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

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

Waist about 28"/tight 29"

Hips full/about 46"

Shoulder to waist seam about 15 1/2"

Shoulder to hem about 44" and has 1/2" hem

Shoulders - no seams, 17" edge to edge of shoulder pads, approximately

Sleeves about 2 1/2"

Armhole opening circumference about 14 1/2"

♛Condition

Overall great vintage shape. Cleaned and bright. 75+ years old.

There's only one cloth belt loop instead of the expected pair. (No matching belt found, sorry.)

Minor pulling along shoulder seam (just above where the pad is attached).

A fingertip-sized spot of mending at rear edge of the collar. Done by hand tidily by a previous owner. Easy to miss and shouldn't be visible during wear.  See pic.

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Our pieces are true vintage with a history and a past life, not newly made reproductions. Minor signs of previous use and age are normal and expected for all true vintage pieces. Flaws and issues are carefully noted/photographed, and our detailed photos give you a good idea of the look of each garment. We're happy to answer any questions you might have to help you with online purchasing.