Vintage 1940s Dress - DARLING Deep Violet Sheer w Flocked Polka Dots DEADSTOCK Shirtwaist Size S to M

♛Details

Darling vintage late 1940s shirtwaist of sheer chiffon with flocked polka dots that look like falling snow. Elegant deep violet hue, cloth belt loops (no belt), 4-gored A-line skirt, and the cutest white early plastic buttons shaped like blossoms. Size med (w=24"-30") or roomy small; a rarity in that it has an early elasticized waistline.

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•Fabric(s): nylon chiffon

•Closures: buttons

•Designer/Labels: old paper tags

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

♛Measurements

Tagged a VINTAGE 14. About a modern S to M; please allow room for ease and the kind of fit you prefer. Standard fabric allowances and darts inside for potential alteration larger or smaller.

Bust (underarm area measured flat, then doubled) to about 36" slack, 42" tight

Waist about 24" slack, 30" taut unbelted (early elastic, so handy!)

Hips full/48" (~10" below waist seam)

Shoulder to waist about 16 3/4"

Shoulder to hem about 43 1/2"

Armhole circumference about 18"

Shoulders - no seams

Sleeves about 9"

♛Condition

Great vintage shape, unworn with tags, presents wonderfully. 75+ years old.

Closest you'll come to owning a "new" vintage dress!

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