This is an adorable late 1940s to early 1950s handmade dress, crafted from lightweight silk in a delicate, almost silvery pale ice blue shade, with a subtle woven horizontal stripe pattern.
Featuring a lovely fitted waist, softly pleated skirt and charming short puff sleeves finished with buttoned cuffs.
The standout detail is the gorgeous oversized, double-layered sailor-style collar, with softly unfinished edges that highlight its handmade character and give the dress a wonderfully romantic touch.
The dress also comes with its original matching belt, which we unfortunately forgot to photograph!
Finished with a side zipper fastening and beautiful feminine tailoring.
A truly charming example of handmade mid-century fashion, full of delicate details and understated elegance.
Please make sure you double check your own measures and compare them to the ones below.
Shoulders, seam to seam: 15" (38cm)
Shoulders, side to side: 21" (54cm)
Armpit to armpit: 20" (50cm)
Sleeves: -
Armhole/cuff girth: 10" (26cm)
Waist: 28" (71cm)
Hips: 42.5" (108cm)
Shoulder to waist: 16.5" (42cm)
Waist to bottom: 25" (64cm) + approx. 2" (5cm) hem to let down
Lenght: 41.5" (106cm)
Sweep, side to side: -
Fabric: Silk, metal zipper
Condition: Mint condition with some minor wear. No holes, stains, sweat marks, smells, fading, etc.