40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's LDB Extra Large Sequinned accents XL VFG
What a great 1940s Little Black Dress, with plenty of bling, and in a rare large size! The bodice has a vee neck and padded shoulders with shirring to shape the bust area. Three quarter length sleeves have pleating at the elbows for ease. The swingy skirt has 8 gores. The dress is lavishly embellished with curving patterns of black sequins, which scroll down the front of the bodice and onto the faux front peplum, creating a longer leaner line.
SIZE: No size label
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Bust | 41" | 104 |
| Shoulders | 16.5" | 42 |
| Waist | 35.5" | 90 |
| Hips | 45" | 114 |
| Bodice length from shoulder seam | 15" | 38 |
| Skirt length | 28" | 71 |
| Sweep | 65" | 165 |
FABRIC/COLORS: The dress is black. The fabric is light to medium weight, with nice draping - most likely acetate/rayon blend based on fiber burn test.
TAGS: No tags
CLOSURES: The dress closes with a side seam metal Talon zipper. The five self-fabric covered buttons on the bodice front are decorative, and not functional. The dress has belt loops but no belt - it is shown in some photos with a belt from my closet - the belt is not included with purchase.
CONDITION: There is some minor whitish discoloration on the inner back of neck - see closeup. No other issues noted - no stains, holes, or tears.
I measure the outside of garments, unless stated otherwise.
For menswear, the chest is measured at armpit level.
For womenswear, the bust is measured a little below armpit level, including the room created by darts or gathers.
Waist will be measured if there is one, and hips are measured about 9" below waist level. Sleeves are measured from shoulder seam or an approximation in the absence of a shoulder seam. Garment length is measured from the back of the neck, unless otherwise stated.
The measurement numbers refer to the garment, not the body inside. For best fit, measure a similar type of garment which fits you well and compare.
If the garment is shown on Josephine, my mannequin, her measurements are 31/24.5/34". Sometimes she wears a padded bra. My live models measurements vary depending on the day and year, and I don't ask them to share that.