This charming dress was made in the late 1930's.
A classic design of the era it has a smooth fitting bodice with chevron detail on the front yoke. The front and back yokes are lace covered and it has long sleeves with button cuffs. The skirt is bias cut and trimmed with a slightly darker band of frilled crepe. It has a popper placket on the left side and a back belt.
Measurements
The dress is a petite length and will best fit up to a 34-28-38, but does work on slightly smaller. To ensure it will fit you properly, please compare the measurements below to a similar piece you already own;
Flat bust 17"
Flat waist 14"
Flat hip 21"
Shoulders between sleeves 13"
Underarm sleeve length 16"
Flat bicep 7"
Shoulder to waist 14"
Shoulder to hem 40" with no hem allowance to let down
Circumference of skirt at hem 100"
Condition
Good with the following points to note;
- very light colour transfer onto a few spots of the lace
- a few small snags on the shoulders and front, but these are small
- teeny repair on the top of the placket opening