Vintage Girls 1940s Gingham Cotton Summer Dress

Detail: Really cute girls 1940s gingham cotton summer dress. Probably made for the mid teens market, due to bust size and hem length. Lovely design twist to the belt (attached). Six button fastening to front. Two pockets. Unlined. For its age, this dress is in excellent, near perfect condition.

Period: 1940s

Condition: Excellent / Near Perfect.  Vintage Condition Guide

Sizing: Extra Small. Would work best to a UK6-8. Shoulder seam to seam13 inches. Bust 32 inches. Waist upto 29 inches unbelted. Hips upto 36 inches. Length 36 inches Size Conversion Chart

Colour: As seen

Fabric: Cotton

Origin: Japan

Care: Hand Wash

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1940s: The first half of the decade was dominated by WWII . Styles echoed military uniforms and was almost utilitarian. Fabrics were rationed in the UK and thus simple designs dominated fashion during this time, with an emphasis on beautiful tailoring. Post-war, fashion came back with a bang. In 1947, Dior launched his 'The New look' collection; perhaps the most controversial fashion statement made to date. It proposed absolute femininity and extravagance at a time that was still recovering from a period of limitation, yet the new-look demolished pre 1947 styles over night. Billowing skirts, narrow waists, padded hips and rounded shoulders changed fashion in a moment and has influenced it ever since.