1930s-1940s chiffon dress
A jewel-toned print of chrysanthemums on an ivory background.
ERA: late 1930s to early 1940s
LABEL: unbranded
MATERIAL: chiffon
FITS LIKE: M/L
TAG SIZE: none
MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 47"
Sleeve length: 9”
Shoulder to waist: 16"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 43”
Waist: 31”
Hips: 42”
(Note: measured lying flat and doubled, where necessary)
DETAILS:
* sheer
* puffed sleeves
* V neckline
* smocking across shoulders and at front of waist
* attached long bright blue sash with belt loops to hold it in place
* left-side Talon metal zipper.
CARE: No care instructions — professionally dry clean by someone familiar with vintage garments.
CONDITION: Good. The only visible flaw is some discolor and color bleed of the burgundy under both armpits. Dress is otherwise in fantastic shape — strong, wearable, and SO PRETTY.