silk and velvet dress 1930s Plum Silk Velvet Maxi Dress – Cats Like Us

silk and velvet dress 1930s Plum Silk Velvet Maxi Dress – Cats Like UsThis is a stunning late 1930s, early 1940s rich plum velvet maxi dress. It features short puff sleeves, that have snaps to make the opening smaller, a ruched sweetheart neckline, side zipper, and draped bias skirt. The bust bow is pinned on and can be removed. The Bust measures 36 inches, Waist 30 inches, Hips 38 inches, Length is a whopping 60 inches, but the dress is cut at the bias and meant to be loose, so someone with smaller measurements would

This is a stunning late 1930s, early 1940s rich plum velvet maxi dress. It features short puff sleeves, that have snaps to make the opening smaller, a ruched sweetheart neckline, side zipper, and draped bias skirt. The bust bow is pinned on and can be removed. The Bust measures 36 inches, Waist 30 inches, Hips 38 inches, Length is a whopping 60 inches, but the dress is cut at the bias and meant to be loose, so someone with smaller measurements would fit it fine. Shown on a dress form measuring B33 1/2" W21 1/2" H34".  It is in very good condition for it's age, no label, top of zipper oxidizing and there's a tear in the fabric at the top, not noticeable, but it will eventually have to be replaced. Two tiny hole on bust where a pin was worn. This is an authentic vintage piece in wearable condition, that has been cleaned and repaired (if necessary). Flaws will be noted, but please ask any questions you may have as this is a FINAL SALE garment and cannot be returned. All items are measured flat the same way we measure our reproduction items. The maximum measurement is listed. Most vintage fabrics do not have stretch, so please take that into consideration when looking at size.