Final Payment for Ana-Maria

Measurements

Size: Small

Bust: 34-36 inches - + 86 cm - 91 cm (bust opening can accommodate range of sizes)

Waist up to: 26 inches + 41 cm (can be cinched smaller)

Bodice Length: 15.6 inches + 40 cm (from shoulder to waist)

Neck Seam to Shoulder Seam: 4.25 inches + 11 cm

Shoulder to Shoulder: 15 inches + 38 cm

Sleeve Length:17 inches + 43.25 cm

Hips: free

Total Length: 41 inches + 104 cm

Description

* Gorgeous 1950s silk shirtfront dress

* Classic silhouette with cinched waist and very full skirt

* Bodice has folded collar that can be worn standing up or down

* Bracelet length sleeves with slit at edge that features two decorative buttons

* Bodice features five buttons, four of which are decorative only

* Very full knife pleated skirt

* Shirtfront fastening with snaps below waist and one button above waist

* Self belt

Comment

The construction of this dress is rather intriguing. The decorative buttons indicate that the dress was meant to have a bib insertion under the dress. There are no fastening on the dress to accommodate this so I assume that you could wear your choice of scarf (as shown here) or a camisole, skivvy or top. The dress is in excellent condition for its age and presents beautifully - as can be seen. The only issue that I can see is that the loop thread for the hook and eye fastening has broken. I left it as is, as you may want to replace it with a metal hook and eye and it also allows you to accommodate to your waist size. Shown with a crinoline that is not included in the sale. The pink sash shown here is not original to the dress. I acquired this in a bag of odds and ends some time ago. The sewing on it is amateurish but the colour goes well with the dress. Just ask if you want it included.

LayBys/Layaways
Yes we do offer flexible layby/layaway options and are open to negotiation as to the time period. Obviously, the more expensive the item the longer the time you will have to finalise payment. Contact us to see how accommodating we can be :)

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