Vogue 1940s Plaid Dress | Small

Vintage 1940s Rose pink and grey wool plaid day dress

Shawl collar with vneck
Fitted bodice trimmed in self fabric buttons
Short sleeves
Full skirt with horizontal tucks in front and gathered in back
Self fabric belt (dress can be worn with or without belt)
Metal zipper in back at waist for closure

This dress was made using 1940s Vogue Couturier Design Pattern 480. The label sewn in was one you could purchase with pattern. I’ve included a picture of the pattern that I found on Pinterest.

MEASUREMENTS :
Fits like a Small

Shoulders: 17”
Bust: 36”
Waist: 27”
Hips: up to 46”
Sleeve length: 7”
Sleeve opening: 6.5” diameter
Length: 44”

Brand/Label: Home sewn dress with Vogue Couturier Design pattern & Label

Condition: Very Good
*belt fabric is coming loose (see pic)
* underarms were darned by original owner