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Please take a minute and read my guide to how I measure everything! You can find it in the bottom row of links on every page of the site.
I measure the actual garment so that you can compare it to one of your own that fits you perfectly, rather then trying to sort countless sizing vintage methods into modern day standards.
I then sorted everything into these size charts and into size categories for you to use as a guideline to help you shop quicker!
| SIZE CONVERSIONS | XS (0-4) | SML (6-8) | MED (10-12) | LRG (14) | XL (16-18) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUST | 32" & under | 32-34" | 34-38" | 38"-40" | 40" & over |
| (16" flat across & under) | (16-17" flat across) | (17-19" flat across) | (19-20" flat across) | (20" flat across & over) | |
| WAIST | 24" & under | 24-26" | 26-28" | 28-32" | 32" & over |
| (12" flat across & under) | (12-13" flat across) | (13-14" flat across) | (14-16" flat across) | (16" flat across & over) | |
| HIPS | 36" & under | 36-38" | 38-40" | 40-42" | 42" &over |
| (18" flat across & under) | (18-19" flat across) | (19-20" inches flat across) | (20-21" inches flat across) | (21" flat across & over) |
| ITEMS WITH FLEXIBILITY | XS-SML (0-8) | SML-MED (6-12) | MED-LRG (10-14+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUST | 30-34" | 32-38" | 34-40" |
| (15-17" flat across) | (16-19" flat across) | (17-20" flat across) | |
| WAIST | 20-26" | 24-28" | 26-32" |
| (stretches 10-13" flat across) | (stretches 12-14" flat across) | (stretches 13-16" flat across) | |
| HIPS | 32-38" | 36-40" | 38-42" |
| (16-19" inches flat across) | (18-20" inches flat across) | (19-21" flat across) |
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1950s Green Silk Dot Dress
What a stunning dress and in the most vibrant, lovely colorway. Green abstract dots sit atop a pretty aqua backdrop. The dress is extremely well made and came from the same estate as the lovely brocade dress just listed. The seaming is impeccable and is typical of the more structured shapes of the time. The dress has not been styled with any additional crinolines under it - it will retain its beautiful shape exactly as shown when worn! I love the little bit of extra seaming detail through the bust line and the gusseted arms. All those extra wide flat pleats that flow out from an inverted V waist at the back add the perfect amount of femininity to this lovely piece!
Waist:13" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: Free
Bodice length: 15" from shoulder to waist seam
Skirt length: 28" from waist seam to hem
The dress is made of silk and is unlined through the bodice. The skirt is lined and has an attached tulle crinoline as well. The garment closes with a back painted metal zipper. It should be dry cleaned when cleaned in the future.
Modern Sizing equivalent: SML (6-8)
Item# E114
All items are shipped cleaned, wrapped in tissue & boxed.
All Shrimpton Couture garments are selected based on their condition and quality so unless a specific condition note is listed, you can expect your garment to be in near-mint or mint condition