1940s Beaded Soutache Purple Rayon Dress | medium

D E T A I L S
• 1940s dress
• fit + flare shape
• deep royal purple rayon faille
• v-neckline adorned with glass seed beads + soutache embroidery
• three quarter sleeves
• fitted waist, thin belt loops
• a-line skirt with two pleats in front
• nylon side zipper (likely a more recent replacement)
• unlined
• label: size tag present

M E A S U R E M E N T S
fits like a: medium
shoulders: undefined (seam atop shoulder measures 13" but the shoulders are intended to be wider than that according to the design)
bust: 40.5"
waist: 31"
hips: 49"
length: 44" (plus 1.75" in hem allowance; had been hemmed shorter but original hem is in tact so easy to lengthen!)
bodice length: 16.5"
sleeve length: about 9.5"
sleeve width: 14" (at underarm)
skirt sweep: 74"

C O N D I T I O N
Excellent vintage condition. No issues to note and ready to wear!