1940s Dress - Vintage 30s to 40s Dress - Gauzy hotsell Cotton Mustard Floral Beauty w Charming Neck Tie + Glass Buttons Size XS

♛Details

•Date: ca. 1940s

•Style: shirtwaist

•Highlights: wonderfully airy fabric; padded shoulders; faceted glass "crystal" buttons; pleated bustline; tie neck; shirred waist; sweeping skirt

•Colors: creamy ivory with cocoa and soft yellow blossom print

•Fabric(s): airy gauze cotton

•Lined: no

•Closures: buttons, side metal zipper

•Designer/Labels: hotsell Helen Whiting

Any accessories or belts shown in photos are prop pieces and not included unless mentioned.

♛Measurements

About a modern size XS; please allow room for movement and ease

Bust (underarm area measured flat, then doubled) to about 34"/tight 36"
Waist 24"
Hips full
Length, shoulder to waist 15 3/4"
Skirt, waist to hem 28" and has about 3 1/2" hem
Shoulders seam to seam about 14 3/4"
Sleeves about 17"

♛Condition

Very good vintage condition.

Noted minor imperfections and signs of past wear, but still lovely for her 70+ years.

Bodice has a few tiny holes/pinholes that should be masked when worn over slip/chemise but are hard to find without holding to a light source.

Fraying/wear at rear collar. Some pulling at front waist seams.

Rear skirt has a few faint small orange spots hidden within a pleat, not seen when worn.

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