Vintage 1930s STYLE Day Dress with Vest, 38 bust, made from 30s Pattern in 1990s
Vintage 1930s STYLE Day Dress with Vest, 38 bust, made from 30s Pattern in 1990s
ERA: This dress was made from an original 1930s pattern. It was probably made in the 1990s
MEASUREMENTS: The dress is 45 inches long, 17 inches across the shoulders, 23 inch long sleeves. Fits 38 inch bust (42 inches around the underarms) 40 inches at waist, 43 inch hips
MATERIAL: cotton or rayon challis, the fabric is vintage, maybe 1960s.
LABEL: none, home sewn from a vintage pattern
This dress came from the estate of a woman who dressed in vintage with her husband at car shows. This dress was made from a 1930s McCall pattern, I have the pattern for sale here on the website, it is not included with this dress. The pattern came from her estate as well.
The dress is pullover style with no openings. It is a brown with dots in ivory and reddish brown. Long sleeves with fabric ties on the ends, sectioned skirt that is slightly fuller around the bottom. The sleeveless vest top ties in the front and there is a fabric belt which needs a buckle.
CONDITION: The dress is in excellent condition.