Vintage 1950s Capri Blue Glazed Cotton with Lace Dress - New!

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$280.00 AUD
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SKU #1338

Measurements

Size: Extra Small - Small

Bust: 34 inches + 86.5 cm 

Waist: 25 inches + 63.5 cm

Hips: Free

Bodice Length From Outside Shoulder: 16 inches +  41 cm

Total Length:  45 inches + 114 cm 

Note: Measurements are taken from outside, flat and stretched from seam to seam. This is the maximum size allowable, so please consi

  

Description

* Vintage 1950s Capri blue glazed cotton dress

* Classic silhouette with cinched waist and very full skirt

* Sleeveless bodice with sweetheart tucked neckline and shoulder straps

* Interesting squared back with cut-in straps

* Trimmed in cotton guipure cotton lace around waist and skirt to create panels

* Fully lined in pelon for structure

* Working back metal zipper

 

Condition 

Excellent vintage condition.

 No notable flaws that I can see - the tiniest bit of underarm dusting and a couple of tiny marks but nothing to detract from presentation or wearability.  All in all, a remarkable and beautiful structured dress.

Please note that these are vintage items that have been used and loved over the years, As such, they may display slight evidence of their age. Any notable flaws will be highlighted here.

Shown with a crinoline for photographic purposes and not included in the sale.  Please drop us a line if your require additional information about this listing.

 

Shop Policies

COVID-19

Unfortunately, the pandemic has resulted in a backlog of parcels worldwide. Our local Postal Service continues to operate at increased capacity and assures us that packages will arrive at their destination, albeit with a noticeably longer timeframe.

We now offer an alternate express delivery service via DHL for those of you who want your packages more expediently. This option is currently delivering packages within a seven-day timeframe from pick-up.

Availability

This item is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologise in advance should this rare circumstance arise.

 Postage
We make every effort to post your item within 1-3 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg we are away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. If you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.

LayBys/Layaways
Yes we do offer flexible layby/layaway options and are open to negotiation as to the time period. Obviously, the more expensive the item the longer the time you will have to finalise payment. Contact us to see how accommodating we can be :)

Alterations
Obviously, as these are one- off pieces, the fit may not be quite what you need. To this end, we also offer an alteration service by professional seamstresses. Please shoot us an email outlining what you want and we will quickly respond with a quote and timeframe. Costs are kept to a minimum for this service.

Special Orders
If you are looking for something that you don't currently find in our shop - let us know we may be able to help you with a special listing!

Photography
Our photos are taken with a mix of studio and ambient lighting. Whilst we take care with the colour balance of our photos, individual computer monitors register colours differently depending on their calibration. If you want the exact colour shade drop us a line and we will give you the Universal Pantone colours that match the item.