1940s 1950s - Romantic Handmade Pale Ice Blue Silk Dress - W28 (71cm)

This is an adorable late 1940s to early 1950s handmade dress, crafted from lightweight silk in a delicate, almost silvery pale ice blue shade, with a subtle woven horizontal stripe pattern. Featuring a lovely fitted waist, softly pleated skirt and charming short puff sleeves finished with buttoned cuffs. The standout detail is the gorgeous oversized, double-layered sailor-style collar, with softly unfinished edges that highlight its handmade character and give the dress a wonderfully romantic touch. The dress also comes with its original matching belt, which we unfortunately forgot to photograph! Finished with a side zipper fastening and beautiful feminine tailoring. A truly charming example of handmade mid-century fashion, full of delicate details and understated elegance. Please make sure you double check your own measures and compare them to the ones below. Shoulders, seam to seam: 15" (38cm) Shoulders, side to side: 21" (54cm) Armpit to armpit: 20" (50cm) Sleeves: - Armhole/cuff girth: 10" (26cm) Waist: 28" (71cm) Hips: 42.5" (108cm) Shoulder to waist: 16.5" (42cm) Waist to bottom: 25" (64cm) + approx. 2" (5cm) hem to let down Lenght: 41.5" (106cm) Sweep, side to side: - Fabric: Silk, metal zipper Condition: Mint condition with some minor wear. No holes, stains, sweat marks, smells, fading, etc.