retro brown dress Vintage Late 1940s Sheer Brown and Green Dots Dress

retro brown dress Vintage Late 1940s Sheer Brown and Green Dots DressThis is a classic late 1940s summer shirtwaist day dress. Feather weight, sheer brown cotton with tiny green dots. The wide collar is scalloped with soutache trim. The two buttons on the bodice are oversized green and clear plastic. The skirt is A line with hip pockets. Side metal zipper. Unlined. NOTE: This lovely dress will require your favorite vintage slip. DETAILS Label: none Best fits: L (see measurements) Circa: Late 1940s Condition: Overall

This is a classic late 1940s summer shirtwaist day dress.  Feather-weight, sheer brown cotton with tiny green dots.  The wide collar is scalloped with soutache trim.  The two buttons on the bodice are oversized green and clear plastic.  The skirt is A-line with hip pockets.  Side metal zipper.  Unlined. 

NOTE:  This lovely dress will require your favorite vintage slip.

DETAILS

Label:  none

Best fits: L (see measurements)

Circa:  Late 1940s

Condition: Overall very good.  The dress shows light, normal wear, but no issues to note except the shoulders pads are slightly lumpy from washing.  They could very easily be removed or replaced if this is bothersome.

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MEASUREMENTS

Shoulders:  approximately 16"

Bust:  up to 38" 

Waist:  31"

Hips:  up to 40"

Bodice length:  16.5"  (42 cm)

Skirt length:  26"

SIZING INFORMATION