Frost Bite // late 1940s / 50s pleated plaid wool dress // Sm

-- late 1940s to early 50s homemade day dress
-- cozy woven wool in a brisk blue and ripe red plaid with intersections of warm yellow
-- fitted bodice with great care given to pattern matching at the seams
-- dainty V-neckline that continues into a peek-a-boo slit
-- elbow length sleeves with sewn pleats to maintain shape
-- fitted waistline
-- fullness of skirt structured by wide box pleats
-- back zip closure topped with hook and eye

Please note that the belt shown is used as a style suggestion only and not included with purchase.

label: handmade
material: fine woven wool, metal "Snag Pruf" zipper
size: fits like a contemporary small, please refer to measurements below

______ m e a s u r e m e n t s

bust: 34"
waist: 26"
hips: 40"
shoulders: undefined
bodice: 14" from shoulder to waist
length: 36.5" from shoulder to hem

All measurements are taken while garment is laying flat and then doubled unless otherwise noted. Please allow yourself some "wiggle room" when determining fit.

______ c o n d i t i o n

Top notch! Little to no evidence of wear. No issues of note.