A quietly gorgeous vintage Little Black Dress, probably dating to the early 1940s. The bodice is fitted with diagonal darting - it has cap sleeves and a simplified sweetheart neckline. Skirt silhouette is gently A-line with pleated draping at the left hip that cascades in a narrowing ruffle down to the hem. A self fabric loop at the top of the ruffle accommodates the 4" wide short sash that crisscrosses within the loop to form a soft bow, anchored with a single snap.
SIZE: No size label
Measurements | Inches | Cm |
Bust | 38.5" | 97.75 |
Waist | 28" | 71 |
Hips | 41" | 104 |
Bodice length from shoulder seam | 16" | 40.5 |
Skirt length | 27.5" | 70 |
Sweep | 49" | 124.5 |
FABRIC/COLORS: Thick medium weight black silk, with a matte satin finish on the "right" side and a faille weave on the back.
TAGS: No tags seen - this may have been custom sewn, at a very good skill level.
CLOSURES: A small Talon metal side seam zipper and a pair of hooks & eyes at the back of the neck.
CONDITION: No stains, holes, tears or other issues noted.
