Vintage 1940s Ivory Wartime Wedding Dress

This sweet wartime wedding dress would be perfect for a casual or alternative dress today.  Lightweight ivory silk taffeta.  Iconic styling with short, puffed sleeves, shelf-bust, and a fitted peaked waist.  The skirt is A-line.  Back tie.  Side buttons.  


  • DETAILS:
    Label:  none; probably homemade
    Fabric:  Silk taffeta
    Circa:  Mid 1940s

    BEST FITS:  XS Petite  (see measurements)

    CONDITION:  Overall excellent.  The dress shows light, normal wear, with no specific issues to note other than a couple of extremely tiny pinholes on the shoulder where -most probably- a corsage was attached.

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    Shoulders:  14"
    Bust:  up to 32"
    Waist:  up to 25"    
    Hips:  up to 42" 
    Bodice length:  14.4"
    Skirt length:  23"
    SIZING INFORMATION

  • CARE:
    Dry clean only.  Contact us if you need more detailed care instructions.

    SHIPPING:
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