Old Hollywood 30s Halter Neck Evening Dress Vintage Silk Satin Racer Back Floral Print VFG
Oh my. This early 1930s evening gown is just spectacular! The bodice is an interesting combination of halter top and racer back - the two overlap at the side seams. The waist seam points up under the bust. The skirt flares with three gores.
SIZE: No size label
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Bust | 38" | 96.5 |
| Waist | 28" | 71 |
| Hips | 38" | 96.5 |
| Dress length from shoulder seam | 60" | 152 |
| Sweep | 70" | 178 |
FABRIC/COLORS: A fabulous oversize and colorful floral print on satin against a black background. Fabric is silk per fiber burn test.
TAGS: No tags
CLOSURES: Side seam snaps with hook & eye at the waist
CONDITION: There is a small tear to the inside of the inner facing at the back of the neck on the left side - see closeup, and keep in mind that this is inside the neck and not seen when worn. Second closeup shows an area of small black marks along the left side of the bodice, about 5" above the top of the placket - at the lower right of that photo, circled in blue, is a 1/4 tear in the fabric along the edge of the upper back near the sideseam. I have repaired a small open seam in the back of the skirt, and at the base of the snap opening. 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.