Really fantastic little 40s white crepe dress, possibly original a wedding dress? but perfect as a wintery festive gown. Soft rayon crepe with a striking scalloped mesh neckline with a floral design in front. High collarless neck which fastens with two hooks and eyes to the back. Half sleeve with big padded puff shoulder, which holds it's shape so perfectly. Waist is subtly dropped and natural waistline has attached tie straps to cinch the silhouette in. Full skirt sewn in gathers. Fastens to the side seam with a single popper, but stays in place well with the tie design. No labels.
SIZE
The dress is not labeled with a size but fits approx like a Small. For your best fit please refer to the measurements.
Fit on model: as shown
Chest: 34" (may best suit very slightly smaller)
Underbust: approx 31"
Waist: 30" (can be cinched in with the tie strap)
Dropped waist: 31-32"
Hip: free
Shoulder to natural waist: 15.5"
Shoulder to dropped waist: 17.5"
Sleeve from underarm to cuff: 8"
Shoulder seam to shoulder seam: approx 13" but has a big padded puff sleeve so will fit up to approx 15"
Length: 48"
(There is a short hem on this)
CONDITION
Good condition.
-There are some small holes, the crepe is quite forgiving. Two small holes in the outer mesh (it's in two layers, the inner layer is intact). Tiny darn by the popper button at the waist.
-A couple of tiny speck marks on the tie and one very faint smudge on the skirt, really hard to spot when worn.
-Possibly rehemmed, very hard to say. Could have been maxi length originally.