Lovely Pastel Blue Floral 50s Party Dress with Sweet Bows and Ruched, Gathered Bodice, fashion Short Sleeves, Sweetheart Neckline - XS/Small

Bust - 35 1/2" (snug fit on my 36" form)
Waist - 25 1/2" (snug on my form at 26")
Hips - free
Sweep - 104"
Shoulder - 14 1/2"
Sleeve - 12" from mid back, 6" from seam
Armscye - 15"
Bicep - 12"
Length - 40" total, 15 1/2" bodice, 24 1/2" waist to hem, with over 6" available in the hem
Closure - center back metal zipper, hook and eye at waist and top
Label - none remains

This beauty is so ready for Springtime and dancing and warm evening strolls! It is a touch on the petite side - with the bodice being more of a juniors' length. The skirt is also hemmed a bit petite, but there is plenty to let out in the hem (does not appear to have a fade line). This is summer weight, thin cotton. Excellent condition. Although I was fashion able to zip up on my dress form, for comfort I recommend being slightly smaller than the form's measurements -- especially if you enjoy breathing, dancing, eating, etc!

Shown on my 36-26-36 form with 15" shoulder.

Measurements are of the actual garment, not of a body. When possible to estimate, we will give "best fit" measurements. It is always recommended to have your measurements taken by an experienced tailor. To compare your own garment to that of the shown vintage, do NOT stretch, many older vintage garments have very little stretch or wiggle room. If you are particularly tall or petite, you may want to write for different ratio measurements. I base the ratios of my measurements on my own "average" size, 5'4". When possible, I try on a garment to check where certain hit spots are - such as an under bust on an originally juniors item may be narrower than an average woman's rib cage or under bust, or the shoulder seam placement, as that varies from era to era. Someone who is taller or knows that their torso is longer (or has a fuller bosom) may want to check the shoulder to waist ratio, which is not commonly added.

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