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Vintage 1940s to 1950s Dress - Delightful Paisley Polkadot Fishnet Print Silk or Rayon Shirtwaist Size S or M

Regular price £98.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £98.00 GBP
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♛Details

•Highlights: about 1950 per ads; padded shoulders; brass + rhinestone shank buttons (for show); shirtwaist style; cuffed stabby turn back sleeves; matching belt; sweeping skirt of gores and gores

•Colors: cream with delphite, black, royal blue print that I keep seeing as seashells caught in a fishnet, but it's actually polka dots and paisleys caught in a fishnet, lol

•Fabric(s): light, sleek, fluttery silk? rayon? the company was doing both

•Lined: no

•Closures: side metal zipper

•Designer/Labels: CHD Robbins, Robien Fashions

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

♛Measurements

About a modern size S to M; please allow room for movement and ease

Bust is about 34" hanging slack, pulls taut to 40" and room should be allowed to fit properly like a blouse

Waist about 27"/taut 28" unbelted

Hips full/to about 46"

Length, shoulder to waist about 16 1/2"

Shoulder to hem about 42 1/2" and has 1 1/2" hem turned up

Shoulders about 15" through seams

Sleeves about 10 1/8"

♛Condition

Very good vintage shape. Clean. 70+ years old.

To note: very subtle touch of underarm toning that should be hidden when worn. A hint of age toning at the rear interior neckline, too, as seen in label photo.

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