40s Summer Day Dress Vintage 50s Sunny Yellow Plaid Medium VFG
A sunny lighthearted dress that I believe dates to the late 40s - early 50s era. The bodice is fitted with darts, and has cap sleeves, and a large pointed collar. The four gore skirt uses the plaid diagonally in back. In the front, there are areas of gathering above the large patch flapped pockets, creating an emphasis.
SIZE: No size label
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Bust | 40" | 101.5 |
| Waist | 29" | 73.5 |
| Hips | 50" | 127 |
| Bodice length from shoulder seam | 16" | 40.5 |
| Skirt length | 25" | 63.5 |
| Sweep | 62" | 157.5 |
FABRIC/COLORS: A lovely woven plaid primarily in white and butter yellow with sparing use of black. The fabric is a lightweight cotton.
TAGS: No tags
CLOSURES: The dress unbuttons completely down the front using ten flat white plastic shank buttons. There is a snap at the waist. The dress has self-fabric belt loops but no belt. I have shown it in some photos with a belt from my closet - it is not included with purchase.
CONDITION: There is a very small hole in the skirt fabric at the upper inner corner of the patch pocket on the right side - see closeup with a dark object placed underneath. No other issues noted - no stains 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.