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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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1940s Crepe Swing Dress
Dresses from the 1940s are not only getting harder to find, but pretty every day ones like this - in silk crepe - are almost an impossibility to come across. It truly is a year-round dress. The red is very subtle and has a more cherry color then pictured, and I love the little lace floral accents strewn across the bodice. It has classic 1940s styling with a swingy skirt and slightly fuller waist to allow for the perfect drape.This lovely example of that era comes complete with it's original belt and all it rhinestone centered buttons too!
Shoulders: 15.5" across
Bodice: 19-20" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: free
Bodice length: 15" fromshoulder to hem
Skirt length: 25" from waist seam to bottom hem
The bodice is fairly roomy but is meant to drape as shown. It has a slight patina of age normal for a dress that was worn but well cared for in this era. There are no major flaws. Swing dresses were not meant to be worn skin tight. It is unlined and closes with a metal zipper at the side. It should be dry cleaned when cleaned in the future.
Modern Sizing equivalent: MED-LRG (10-14)
Item# D84
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