40s formal dresses Size 8 1940s Black Dress

40s formal dresses Size 8 1940s Black DressA terrific 1940s black dress in post war New Look lines, so beautiful with a corset style waist and very full skirt! This late 40s crepe dress has a deep V neckline, 3 4 sleeves with ruching at the elbow, and perfect pleats to the torso with a V point to bust & hip. It's a fit and flare design with a waspy waist, tight gathers under the bust, and gathers to the very full skirt. Under the skirt are two long sheer pannier style panels, one at either

A terrific 1940s black dress in post-war New Look lines, so beautiful with a corset style waist and very full skirt! This late 40s crepe dress has a deep V neckline, 3/4 sleeves with ruching at the elbow, and perfect pleats to the torso with a V-point to bust & hip. It's a fit-and-flare design with a waspy waist, tight gathers under the bust, and gathers to the very full skirt. Under the skirt are two long sheer pannier style panels, one at either side of the hip. Such a beauty!

Ladies' Size
8

Measurements
Bust 35, Waist 27, Hip up to 46; Neck to Waist 15.5, Neck to Hem 46 Inches

Era
1940s

Label
None, factory made

Materials
Black rayon crepe, stiff black cotton organdy underskirt panels

Closure
Center back metal zipper, mid-back to hip

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Exquisite condition, freshly dry cleaned, the back bodice has two barely-there lighter scuffs (each less than 1-inch), a tiny repaired hole at back skirt near the hem

Washing Instructions
Dry clean

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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