40s Vintage Women's Dress Cocktail Party Black Velvet Wrap Front LBD Large VFG
This vintage 1940s special occasion dress is fabulous, flattering and plus sized, perfect for a winter holiday party! The vee-neck bodice has a wrap front that gathers into the waist and into the curving front yoke. Each side of the yoke is accented with five faceted black buttons & loops - the buttons sparkle like jet. Shoulders are lightly padded, sleeves are a bit longer than elbow length, the skirt is A-line and swingy.
SIZE: No size label
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Measurements |
Inches |
Cm |
|
Bust |
48" |
122 |
|
Shoulders |
18.5" |
47 |
|
Waist |
34" |
86.25 |
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Hips |
40" |
101.5 |
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Bodice length from shoulder seam |
15" |
38 |
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Skirt length |
27.5" |
70 |
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Sweep |
74" |
188 |
FABRIC/COLORS: Inky black rayon velvet.
TAGS: No tags.
CLOSURES: Sideseam metal zipper. There are thread loops for a wide belt, but no belt was found with the dress.
CONDITION: By holding the dress up to a sunny window, I found two pinholes on the right front bodice - one a few inches above the waist, the other right below. No other issues noted.
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.