Features:

- Fantastic diagonal gored skirt, bust and horizontal strip side and back panel contrast.

- gathered bust for added dimension and drape

- ribbon tie to draw in the waist

- sheer, slinky knit acetate

- below the knee fit

- 2 blue petal flower trim to bodice

- best for a medium but pay attention to hips. This would fit a busty, smaller hip medium though material is stretchy

Closure - none - slips over head

Material: sheer knit acetate

Decade: 1940s

Brand/Tags: Lorraine, Perfect Fitting Acetate, Large (this does not fit like a modern large), 40-42

Condition: Very good - 4 small darns to knit with material from nightgown, ribbon edge where meets dress reinforced with some stitches, a small amount to light pulls to the fabric. Clean ready to wear.

Measurements: (taken flat and doubled when needed)

Bust - 36" (could accommodate a larger size due to amount of length and gathering for bust)

Waist - 30" (waist should be smaller as the tie should draw it in)

Hips - 37" (important measurement as it is smaller - gown is meant to be fitted in hip area but not really stretched)

Bottom Sweep - 60"

Length- 45" (taken top of shoulder to bottom hem)

Shoulder to waist - 17. 5" (measured from top of shoulder to where bottom of ribbon attaches

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Irontown, OH.