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Vintage 1940s to 1950s Cusp Designer Dress - David Crystal "Dreamlon" Semi-Sheer Nylon Shirtwaist w Spiderweb Bakelite Buttons Size L

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Delightful vintage ca. 1940s to 1950s cusp (see ad from 1950 exactly) semi-sheer toasty tan "Dreamlon" basketweave-woven shirtwaist dress by designer David Crystal. Front mustard Bakelite buttons that look like spiderwebs, large notched front bust pockets, a convertible button-loop collar, nipped waist with shirred panels, comfortable A-line skirt.

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•Closures: buttons, bell-shaped side metal zipper

•Designer/Labels: David Crystal Dreamlon

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

♛Measurements

Fits like modern size M to L; please allow room for ease and the kind of fit you prefer. Interior fabric allowances to allow tailoring larger or smaller.

Bust (underarm area measured flat, then doubled) to about 42"/44" pulled tight

Waist to about 30" (shown belted; add your own belt as desired)

Hips to about 50"/full (~10" down from waist seam)

Center shoulder to waist seam about 17"

Shoulder to hem about 43" + 4 1/2" hem

Sleeves 13" uncuffed

Shoulders about 16 1/2"

Armhole opening circumference about 19"

♛Condition

Great vintage shape overall, very sturdy. 70+ years old.

This beauty came hemmed by a former owner in black thread, and my personal preference would be to take that down. I'll leave it to new owner to decide as you may wish to adjust length and it's wearable as-is. I mean, look at those buttons!

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