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1940s Velvet Party Dress, Size M

1940s Velvet Party Dress, Size M

Regular price $295.00 CAD
Regular price Sale price $295.00 CAD
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Beautiful 1940s velvet dress with ruched detailing on the bodice and smocked gathers on the hip front.  Pretty collar and cap sleeve styling.  Rhinestone buttons are decorative and do not have button holes to go through.  Snaps allow the front to open  at the top to get it over your head and there is a metal side zipper closure as well.  The velvet has wonderful sheen and drape, I believe it is rayon.  The colour is a rusty burgundy - dark with a light sheen and most like the colour shown in the photos that are taken at a distance.  It has not been dry-cleaned, but is in amazing condition for its age  with just a few crush marks and a small water mark on the skirt that isn't visible when worn unless you look for it.  No lining. No underarm marks, fade  or staining. No tags.  

I'm calling this a size medium but please read the measurements carefully to ensure that you are able to get into the dress as it has no stretch and side zippers do not allow a lot of room to get into.  Comparing it to other no stretch garments in your closet is always a good idea as well.  There is a pinch of fabric in the side seam, but it has been notched here and there on the curves. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions.

Bust:  a little tricky because of the cap sleeve but pit to pit across the point of the bust dart is 20"
Waist: 29.5"
Shoulder to waist: 16.5"
Waist to hem: 28" (hem has a rolled finish and there is none to let down)
Zipper: 8" metal side zipper
Sweep: 88"
Shoulder to shoulder: taken including the extension for cap sleeves is 23.5"

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