1940s Silk Diamond Print Dress sz S
Gorgeous 1940s tissue silk dress in a navy & cream diamond pattern. Dolman-style contiguous cut bodice with cap sleeves that have a slit at the top of the shoulder. Darts at bust & coming up from waist, but bodice does have some fullness to it. V- / Keyhole-neck w round collar & ties; collar is edged in a braided trim. Skirt has a slight bubble shape from pleats at waist, then straight down to hem; pleat at center back allows for movement. Left side metal “Talon” zipper. Small belt loops but no belt found with it.
**Please see all photos and read condition notes below.
$72.00
In stock
Description
M E A S U R E M E N T S ***
FITS LIKE: Small
SHOULDER WIDTH: undefined
CHEST: 36″
WAIST: 27″ max
HIP: 40″
BODICE LENGTH: 16.5″
SKIRT LENGTH: 23″
SLEEVE LENGTH (neck to sleeve edge): 8.5″
MODEL INFO: 5’8″, size Small. Measurements 33 / 27 / 37. Item fit well.
O T H E R D E T A I L S ***
BRAND / MAKER: n/a
MATERIAL: 100% silk
CONDITION: Good! I did a lot refurbishment work –>
-Silk is a bit fragile, but I’ve reinforced many of the seams & dress is absolutely wearable with a mild level of care (you know, don’t go horseback riding in it! 😉
-Second-to-last photo shows the inside of the dress where the attached lining is rather tattered (could easily by cut out if desired) & a closeup of the Talon side zipper & a spot just above it that has been carefully mended.
-Last photo shows a small hole in the fabric & a bit of fraying at the bottom of the neck (I’ve reinforced the entire keyhole with a topstitch to prevent further deterioration); a small pull in the fabric on the back of bodice; a bit of pulling on a dart seam.
