Vintage 1940s Dress - Big Shoulder Sweetheart w Layered Leaves Black Rayon Belted Dress Size M

♛Details

Stunning ca. 1940s big-shouldered black rayon sweetheart neckline vintage dress with matching belt and peplum-effect descending the skirt like layered leaves.

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•Closures: rear metal bell-pull zipper

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♛Measurements

Marked a VINTAGE size 14. Fits like an estimated modern size M; please allow room for ease and the kind of fit you prefer. Interior fabric allowances to allow tailoring larger or smaller. Some give to fabric when pulled tight, as indicated.

Bust (underarm area measured flat, then doubled) about 38" to taut 42"

Waist to about 27"/taut 28"  unbelted

Hips to about 42"/taut 44" (~10" down from waist seam)

Center shoulder to waist seam about 16 3/4"

Shoulder to hem about 45" and has 3" hem

Sleeves about 4 1/2"

Armhole opening circumference about 18 1/4"

Shoulders suit about 16" - 17"

♛Condition

Great vintage shape. 75+ years old.

Two pinholes on high rear hip. They don't seem to be impacting this beauty's looks or wearability. Original cool old zipper is functional and would benefit from being oiled.

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