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Vintage 1940s Dress - Midnight Blue Delectably Sheer Silk + Moonstone Jewelry Details Size M

Regular price £113.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £113.00 GBP
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♛Details

•Highlights: shoulder pads; cool pointy collar; shirtwaist style w costume jewelry-quality rhinestone and faux moonstone buttons for show and snaps underneath; slinky, flowing skirt 

•Colors: deep midnight blue

•Fabric(s): silk mesh...possibly rayon but it doesn't look or feel like rayon 

•Lined: no

•Closures: side metal zipper

•Designer/Labels: there are tiny white threads at back neck where a label was removed :-/

Any accessories or belts shown in photos are prop pieces and not included unless mentioned.

♛Measurements

About a modern size Medium; please allow room for movement and ease

Bust to about 38", taut 42"

Waist about 28"/taut 30"

Hips full/to about 48"

Length, shoulder to waist about 16"

Shoulder to hem about 44"

Shoulders seam to seam about 16 1/2"

Sleeves about 10"

♛Condition

Very good vintage shape. Clean, sturdy, buttons in great shape. 70+ years old.

To note: one teensy hole + two pinholes low on skirt near side skirt seam that do not affect use -- see last photo. If you wear a slip, this will be masked. A couple pinholes under the collar which is covered by the collar. A tiny scuff on the fabric at the bottom of placket. 

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