40s Vintage Plaid Shirtwaist Day Dress
40s Vintage Plaid Shirtwaist Day Dress
This vintage shirtwaist dress is made in a lovely black watch plaid or gingham in a very sheer cotton or cotton blend. The dress has a sleeveless bodice with side bust darts. The yoke of the dress is trimmed in white lace. The dress buttons down the front with half round pearlized buttons. The aline skirt is gathered at the waist on the front only. The dress has its original belt.Item: 40s Vintage Plaid Day Dress
Material: unknown, semi sheer cotton or cotton blend
Size: Medium to Large
Color(s): Blue, green, red, white
Maker: Gingham Girls
Measurements: Taken with the garment lying flat, please double bust, waist and hips.
*This is a delicate dress so please allow plenty of wiggle room*
Bust: 20.5"
Waist: 15"
Hips: 24"
Length: Shoulder t to hem - 42.5"
Length: Shoulder to waist - 17"
Back Width: 16"
Condition: Good vintage, especially for an every day dress. The plaid is nice and bright but there are a few minor issues; the stitching around the second button hole has come undone and the belt has seen better days.
Photographed on a dress form with the following measurements, Bust 35 1/2", Waist 25 1/2", Hips 35 3/4", Rib cage 29 1/2"
