Original Vintage: Occasion or day dress
Dating from: Late 1940s early 1950s
Label Jeanne Model
Measurements:
Side seam to side seam across bust 36” (91 cm)
Side seam to side seam across waist 26” (66 cm)
Side seam to side seam across hips free pleated skirts
Length back neck to waist seam 16 3/4” (42.5 cm)
Length from waist to hem 26 " (66 cm)
A Rock Follies Vintage Size: 10
Please check our size guide for how to take your measurements.
Fabric: Quality Pastel Yellow Rayon with a slub embroidered pattern
Style: A classic cleverly cut 1940s dress the sleeve is cut in with the bodice with two panels going over the shoulder and down to the waist, with darts at the back neck bust and waist for shape. The skirts are box pleated at the centre front and knife pleated around the waist and attached to the bodice, there are belt loops however the original belt is no longer with the dress. The belt shown in the photos is not included, however you could use a co-ordinating belt.
Features: There is a ‘V’ neckline to the front that is cleverly pleated into the shoulder seam with a little stand collar at the back.
Closure: Metal zip down the centre back.
Ideal to wear for: events this dress can be dressed up or worn more casually. In the forties and a hat could have been worn with this dress along with a princess line coat. The other items photographed with the dress are not included however they are available for sale.
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition:
Vintage items are not new they date back to a particular era, some have survived in amazing condition, while others may show some signs of age, but we feel they still deserve to make it into our collection.
Therefore, we have listed our items into three Conditions:
Excellent Vintage Condition: Means the item is in great shape for its age. (Most of our stock will fall into this category)
Original 1940s Pastel Yellow Rayon Dress
We would sugest a machine wash at 40 degrees or dry clean