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Very Breezy

1930s-Style Empire Waist Column Dress With Velvet Waistband

1930s-Style Empire Waist Column Dress With Velvet Waistband

$288.00 USD
$288.00 USD
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This vintage maxidress is done in a beautiful classic 1930s style, with a square neckline, flutter cape sleeves, and a shape that almost simulates that timeless 1930s bias-cut shape, but in a more structured linen fabric. I love how the unexpected ball fringe trim on the sleeves further emphasizes their beautifully draped shape. So many thoughtful and well-executed design details went into making this dress, and its very apparent. The bodice is very fitted and shaped with darts, and at the empire waist, there is a moss green velvet waistband, which forms a bow to one side in the back— the back's asymmetry is so elegant. I can't say enough how much I love this combination of powder blue and deep moss green— it's so chic and unexpected. The powder blue color make this an excellent "Something Blue" (and "Something Old") for a bride-to-be's bridal shower or other bridal event. Horse hair in the hem to gives the skirt an amazing shape— the hem is ever-so-slightly longer in the back, giving that really full, sweeping shape. Made in the USA; no fiber contents are listed but it feels like 100% heavy linen (or linen blend).

The Rare Antique Victorian Beaded Bag and Vintage Louis Rousselet Pearl Cluster Earrings pictured are also available. 

Measurements: As it is now, this will best fit a size X-Small, Small, possibly Medium; please refer to below measurements to be sure. NOTE: There is room to let it out in places. The dress was taken in at some point and there is room to let the waist out up to just over 3". This same amount can be taken from the seams through the hips and all the way down the skirt to the hem. 
Shoulders: 14.25" between shoulder seams (true shoulders are more like 16")
Chest: about 35.5" 
Empire waist: 27"
Hips are open
Length: 53" from shoulder to front hem; back hem extends an additional 1.25"  

Great vintage condition. With any questions about the specific condition or size, please email shop@verybreezy.com for additional photos or measurements, as all sales are final.

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