Vintage 1940s Plaid Dress - Jaunty Red Grey Wool Flannel Swing Shirtwaist w Belt Size M

♛Details

Vintage sporty ca. 1940s red and grey plaid soft and cozy flannel wool shirtwaist. Dagger collar, amazing large early marbled plastic buttons, wide self-belt, flared skirt w one pocket.

Closures: side metal zipper

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♛Measurements

About a modern Medium. Interior fabric allowances + darts for tailoring somewhat smaller or larger. There's slight "give" to fabric when pulled very tight, wherever noted.

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

Waist 28"/tight 30" unbelted

Hips full/to about 50"

Length, shoulder to waist is about 16" 

Shoulder to hem about 38" 

Shoulders suit about 15 1/2" - 16 1/2"

Sleeves about 21"

♛Condition

Great vintage shape overall.

Nitpicks: there's wear on edges of the cloth belt buckle and the belt’s holes are hand-sewn.

Hem was turned up about 2 3/4" by a former owner to hide some damage (looks like hemline of skirt got caught on something). Priced with this in mind, but otherwise in great shape and quite the charmer! 

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Minor signs of previous use, character, and age are normal and expected for all pre-owned and vintage pieces. Flaws and issues we find are carefully noted/photographed, and our detailed photos give you a good idea of the look of each garment.