1940s black dress Vintage 1930s to 1940s Dress

1940s black dress Vintage 1930s to 1940s DressDetails Highlights: phenomenal cusper frock in unusual Halloween ready, goth y hues; structured sleeve heads; rear self buttons; pleated center waist detail; those coy little beaded and sequined pockets low key remind me of H'ween cats' heads!; straight falling skirt Colors: black, orange, muted patinated gold Fabric(s): crepe rayon Lined: no Closures: side metal zipper, rear buttons Designer Labels: no Any accessories or belts shown in photos are

♛Details

•Highlights: phenomenal cusper frock in unusual Halloween-ready, goth-y hues; structured sleeve heads; rear self buttons; pleated center waist detail; those coy little beaded and sequined pockets low-key remind me of H'ween cats' heads!; straight-falling skirt

•Colors: black, orange, muted/patinated gold

•Fabric(s): crepe rayon

•Lined: no

•Closures: side metal zipper, rear buttons

•Designer/Labels: no

Any accessories or belts shown in photos are prop pieces and not included unless mentioned.

♛Measurements

I estimate best fit to be modern size XS to S due to the smaller bust size; please allow room for movement and ease

The crepe has some stretch as indicated

Bust to about 32" slack, taut 34"

Waist about 26" slack to taut 28"

Hips about 38" slack, taut 40"

Length, shoulder to waist about 16" 

Shoulder to hem about 40" and has 1 1/2" hem

Shoulders about 13" and then your shoulders fit inside the "puff" area

Sleeves about 10 1/2"

Armhole opening is a reasonable 18"

♛Condition

Overall great shape for her age, presents wonderfully. Cleaned. 70+ years old.

To note: grain of sand-sized rub or fray at top of one shoulder at the "puff," not noticed when worn.

A side skirt seam popped open during photos -- unless instructed otherwise I will have this professionally closed before shipping her, so you won't need to deal with this. I will have her other seams checked over, too. :)

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