Vintage 1940s to 1950s Dress - Volup! Beautiful Nelly Don Designer Cotton Batiste Dress Size XL

♛Details

Dreamy ca. late 40s, early 50s cusper Nelly Don dress of soft, thin, semi-sheer cotton tissue batiste in tones of terracotta, teal, chocolate, white. Jabot neckline + self belt. Just a ghostly hint of autumn in this one, but it’ll carry you wonderfully through the doggiest of dog days.

Closures: side metal zipper

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

♛Measurements

About a modern size volup/XL. Allowances + interior darts for tailoring somewhat larger or smaller. Some "give" to the fabric when pulled very tight, wherever indicated.

Bust (underarm area measured flat across, then doubled) to about 48"/tight 49"

Waist to about 36"/tight 38" unbelted

Hips to about 60"/tight 62" (~10" down from waist)

Approximate shoulder to waist seam about 18"

Shoulder to hem about 49" + 3"

Shoulders suit about 17"

Sleeves about 10 1/2"

♛Condition

Great vintage shape. 

Note: missing original shoulder pads (still has snaps); will include a pair on your request.

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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.