summer goth dress Vintage 1930s to 1940s Dress

summer goth dress Vintage 1930s to 1940s DressDetails Vintage ca. 1930s to 1940s cusp shirtwaist dress in the airy matte black rayon mesh marketed heavily during the era as a summertime fabric. Delicate cream lace inserts at the cuffs, structured padded sleeveheads + shoulder shirring, and a long run of 19 (!) functional clear celluloid buttons, domed like little gumdrops. Tiny tuft of a label at rear neck. A Summer Goth dream in a htf size! Closures: buttons Need layaway? Use ShopPay at check

♛Details

Vintage ca. 1930s to 1940s cusp shirtwaist dress in the airy matte black rayon “mesh” marketed heavily during the era as a summertime fabric. Delicate cream lace inserts at the cuffs, structured padded sleeveheads + shoulder shirring, and a long run of 19 (!) functional clear celluloid buttons, domed like little gumdrops. Tiny tuft of a label at rear neck.

A Summer Goth dream in a htf size!

•Closures: buttons

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♛Measurements

About a modern size L to XL; please allow room for ease and the kind of fit you prefer. Interior fabric allowances/darts inside to alter smaller or larger. Make sure you allow for enough room to get the kind of fit you like. Slight give to fabric when pulled tight/taut, wherever noted.

Bust (underarm area measured flat across, then doubled) to about 46"/tight 48"

Waist about 36"/tight 38" unbelted

Hips to about 52"/tight 53"

Shoulder to waist seam about 17"

Shoulder to hem about 39 1/2" + 1"

Shoulders suit about 16 1/2" - 17 1/2"

Sleeves about 12 1/2"

♛Condition

Great vintage shape. Ink black with no fade!

Nitpicks: really, this one is wonderfully well-preserved for the era. Inspecting closely, I found one teeny-tiny thinned scuff up at back shoulder around where the padded sleevehead sits. Not noticed during wear or display.

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Minor signs of previous use, character, and age are normal and expected for all pre-owned and vintage pieces. Flaws and issues are carefully noted/photographed, and our detailed photos give you a good idea of the look of each garment.