This charming fit and flare button-front polka dot dress from the 40s features a turned collar on a v neckline and short cuffed sleeves on extended and padded shoulders. The shank buttons have fabulous sparkling rhinestone centers.

The fabric is a sheer nylon in dark navy blue with charming cream-colored flocked polka dots!

Measurements:

40” bust

34” waist

52” hips

16” shoulders, have pads

15.5” long from center back of the neck to the waist

46” long from center back of the neck to the hem

11” from neck point to sleeve hem

100” sweep of hem

We imagine this originally had a matching belt, however we acquired it without a belt.

This is in pretty good condition, with the only issue of note being that the original maker didn’t finish the seams very well: they’re not serged or zigzagged, they don’t even appear to be pinked. We did have some of the seams reinforced, and we did have it dry-cleaned, so it's ready to wear, with care.

Since it is so sheer, we suggest wearing it with a vintage slip; the skirt is so voluminous, it would look wonderful worn with a petticoat to add fullness and swing.

Perfect for graduation parties, spring and summer wedding receptions and other formal events. Also great to wear for a special Friday Night Date Night or dinner out with the girls!

We are a member of The VFG, The Vintage Fashion Guild.