40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
The 1940s into early 1950s was a great era for these elegant, glamorous and flattering cocktail dresses. This particular dress is enhanced by its sparkly artfully designed embellishments on the left upper bodice and center/right peplum. The bodice is gently fitted with diagonal darting in front plus vertical darts to the waist in back. Cap sleeves are kimono-style. The skirt is set off with a peplum that wraps in front and is becomes longer and swingier in the back. I believe the dress had fairly substantial shoulder pads originally - I tucked in pads from my own closet for a few photos - they are not included with purchase. If you like the padded look (I do!) they can easily be added.
SIZE: No size label
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Bust | 42" | 106.5 |
| Waist | 33" | 84 |
| Hips | 44" | 112 |
| Bodice length from shoulder seam | 16.5" | 42 |
| Skirt length | 25" | 83.5 |
| Sweep | 52" | 132 |
FABRIC/COLORS: Medium weight black rayon, with nice draping qualities, The embellishments are done with chains of semisheer opalescent sequins. The thread used for the chains is pinkish, creating a coppery shimmer. The sequin chains are outlined with narrow braiding in brown and cream.
TAGS: No tags
CLOSURES: A side seam metal zipper, plus a short metal zipper at the back of the neck. The dress has thread belt loops at the waist, but the belt is long gone. I showed the dress with a black leather belt from my closet in a few photos - it is not included with purchase.
CONDITION: I have repaired a few small sections of open seams along the shoulder. No stains, holes or tears noted. The embellishments seem essentially intact.
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.