40s Illusion Lace & Net Vintage Evening Dress Formal Dance Medium As-Is VFG
his evening gown with illusion lace bodice is a classic early 40s look! It features a sweetheart neckline and slightly dropwaist bodice that rises to a point in the center front. The neckline, short sleeves, and waist are edged with swirling black machinemade lace. The full skirt is lightly gathered, and the outermost net layer has excellent body. The inner skirt is bias cut below the knees.
SIZE: No size label
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Bust | 36" | 91.5 |
| Natural waist | 28" | 71 |
| Hips | 48" | 122 |
| Bodice length from shoulder seam | 18" | 45.5 |
| Skirt length | 38" | 96.5 |
| Sweep, inner/outer skirt | 86/104" | 218/264 |
FABRIC/COLORS: Both layers of skirt, as well as bodice lace and trim are black. The inner bodice is a lightweight acetate-type fabric in light pink, except for beige illusion netting, used inside the sleeves and upper bodice front and back. The outer skirt is done in medium weight netting - fiber burn test suggests an acetate/cotton blend. Under skirt is a medium weight taffeta.
TAGS: No tags
CLOSURES: Nine side seam snaps, which are stitched into an overlaying placket to make them less noticeable.
CONDITION: There are smallish underarm water rings, visible from the inside, but not noticeable through the lace - see closeup. A 5" section of skirt hem is a little ragged and unhemmed at the edge - see closeup - subtle unless you are looking directly. Two of the snaps have pulled loose from their placket - both halves are still present, just snapped to the other side, so easily restitched.
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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.
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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.