This is an utterly fabulous set.
Made in the 1940's it features a dress in French navy with bold off-white polka dots and it comes with a matching playsuit featuring shorts and a suntop. The seller sent me 2 digital photos of the original owner wearing the dress and the playsuit back in the 1940's.
The dress has petal sleeves, a smooth fitting bodice with simple detailing, a panelled skirt and comes with the original faux leather belt. The playsuit features a halterneck suntop which ties in the back. The shorts are high waisted and fasten on the left side with a button and poppers.
Measurements
The set is for a shorter person and will best fit up to a 34-25-36 but to ensure that it will fit you properly, please compare the measurements below to a similar piece you already own;
DRESS
Flat bust 18.5"
Flat waist 12.5"
Flat hip 20"
Shoulders between sleeves 15.5"
Underarm sleeve length 2.5"
Flat cuff 6.5"
Underarm to waist 6.5"
Shoulder to waist 16"
Shoulder to hem 42"
SHORTS
Flat waist 12.5"
Flat hip 20"
Outer leg 14.5"
Inner leg 2.5"
SUNTOP
Will fit up to a 35" bust but ties smaller.
Condition
Good with minor points to note;
- the waist band on the shorts was pieced as they must have been short of fabric and there is some minor seam stress on the joins
- there is some light foxing on the spots on the skirt in one area
- there are two darns in the skirt - both are on a spot
- minor underarm wear to the dress