A quietly gorgeous vintage Little Black Dress, probably dating to the early 1940s. The bodice is fitted with diagonal darting - it has cap sleeves and a simplified sweetheart neckline. Skirt silhouette is gently A-line with pleated draping at the left hip that cascades in a narrowing ruffle down to the hem. A self fabric loop at the top of the ruffle accommodates the 4" wide short sash that crisscrosses within the loop to form a soft bow, anchored with a single snap.
SIZE: No size label
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Measurements |
Inches |
Cm |
|
Bust |
38.5" |
97.75 |
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Waist |
28" |
71 |
|
Hips |
41" |
104 |
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Bodice length from shoulder seam |
16" |
40.5 |
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Skirt length |
27.5" |
70 |
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Sweep |
49" |
124.5 |
FABRIC/COLORS: Thick medium weight black silk, with a matte satin finish on the "right" side and a faille weave on the back.
TAGS: No tags seen - this may have been custom sewn, at a very good skill level.
CLOSURES: A small Talon metal side seam zipper and a pair of hooks & eyes at the back of the neck.
CONDITION: No stains, holes, tears or other issues noted.