RARE 1940s Claire McCardell TUXEDO dress small medium | new winter
m i n t : pristine with no signs of wear- possibly deadstock
e x c e l l e n t : signs of normal wear and age- no obvious flaws
v e r y g o o d : noted minor flaws that may have been already repaired - very wearable
g o o d : many noted minor flaws and/or mends -wearable
f a i r : numerous noted flaws and mends, some significant - still wearable
Charming and highly collectible Claire McCardell late 1940's dress from our archives! Done in a black slinky Stonecutter rayon. Tuxedo bodice has shoulder seaming, black buttons and the cutest bow tie at the collar! Tiny horizontal folds at the nipped in waist and SO. MUCH. FABRIC on the ruched and gathered skirt. Pockets (of course...its a McCardell!) Dolman sleeves with button cuffs and side metal zipper. Unlined.
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Brand: claire mccardell clothes by townley fabric by stonecutter
Size on tag: None
Fits like: small/medium
Color: black
Material: rayon
Condition: Excellent Vintage: four teeny pindot holes on bodice (like a brooch had been pinned) and one on the skirt by the waist. These all get lost in the miles of fabric.
✂-----Measurements:
Bust (underarm seam) : 38"-40" (dolman sleeves may accommodate more)
Waist: 28"
Hips: open
Total length: 48.5"
Sleeves: (underarm seam): 24"