40s dress in a lovely orangey-brown grosgrain with decorative bodice with soutache embroidery and small red bead clusters. V-neck with small cream waffle cotton piping. Pleat detail to the shoulder and strong padded shoulders. 3/4 sleeve with turn up cuffs. Fitted waistband. A-line midi skirt with slot pockets on the hip. Back zipper to fasten. No labels.
SIZE
The dress is not labeled with a size but fits approx like a M-L. For your best fit please refer to the measurements.
Fit on model:
Chest: 40" (grosgrain is quite thick and non-stretch, so best suit smaller by at least a couple of inches)
Underbust: 38"
Waist: 31.5"
Hip: 42"
Shoulder to natural waist: 16.5"
Sleeve from underarm to cuff: 11"
Shoulder seam to shoulder seam: approx 15.5"
Length: 45"
CONDITION
Good condition.
-Missing the belt it would have originally come with.
-Zip has been replaced.
-A few small discreet marks, see photos, all very small so don't detract much when worn.
-Some sheen to grosgrain in places.
-There is an incredibly faint line above current hem, so possible that this has been let down in the past. See photo.