1940s Purple Gingham Shirtwaist Dress with Pockets | large/x-large

D E T A I L S
• 1940s day dress
• hourglass shape
• cotton, lightweight
• gingham print
• shades of purple + white
• lapel collar with white on the upper-most section
• dolman cap sleeves
• fitted waist
• gored a-line skirt
• adorable patch pockets with white criss-cross trim + decorative button
• cute purple button closures
• unlined
• label: no tag present

A NOTE ON STYLE: This dress is on the shorter side compared to dresses in this style of the era. It appears to me that a previous owner shortened the hem and used that fabric to add panels to the sides of the bodice to increase the size of the bust/waist.

M E A S U R E M E N T S
fits like a: large | x-large
shoulders: undefined
bust: 48" (fits up to 42" bust since the waist stretches up to 42" max)
waist: 39/40" (cinches smaller with a belt)
hips: 50"
length: 39"
bodice length: 16"
skirt sweep: 63"

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