This vintage 1930s to early 1940s sweater-like wedding dress was made from an ivory cotton crochet with a beautiful macrame like lace pattern. Bias cut with a flattering sweetheart neckline edged in ruffled cotton tulle. Slim long sleeves with lightly padded shoulders to give the classic silhouette of the era, closing at the cuffs with little satin buttons. This darling gown features a gathered bust and fitted princess cut waist, with a slim A line skirt that is heavily gathered at the hip to offer a flattering shape and bountiful folds. This darling dress can slip on overhead or stepped into for ease of wear, closing up the center back with a row of taupe colored satin buttons. A very sleek and sophisticated gown.
Label: None
Era: 1930s-1940s
Material: Cotton crochet 'lace'
Color: Near-white ivory, buttons are slightly darker taupe
Size: XS, small (please see measurements)
Condition: hand washed and steamed. Fabric is very strong with no holes that I could find. A few very faint bits of foxing remain on the train. Buttons are era-appropriate replacements.
Measurements:
• Taken seam to seam laying flat, relaxed, then doubled
• Maximum stretch given for comfort without applying stress to seams
Shoulders: 16"
Sleeve Length: 28"
Sleeve Coi: 18"
Bust: 30-33”
Waist: 24-27"
Hips: open
Length Shoulder to Waist: 15"
Length Center Front: 61”
Length Center Back: 111"
Fit Notes: Bias cut and stretchy sweater-like crochet forms to the figure with a good amount of stretch. Sleek and fitted through the waist with a gathered hip that drapes into a slim A line skirt. From the back, gown will fit over the top of the derriere, draping from mid-rear down. Sleeves are tight but stretchy and lightly puffed at the shoulder.
