Measuring & Fit Guide
We offer a large selection of designers and manufacturers that span the 20th and early 21st century. Sizing varies greatly, so we have outlined our measuring and size estimating process.
The best way to know if a vintage item will fit you is to take a garment that fits you well, similar to the one you are interested in purchasing, and measure it the way we measure ours.
We lay all garments flat and measure as follows*:
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BUST - under arm to under arm across the front and then double that measurement. |
Measure the WAISTBAND, widest part of the HIPS, widest part of the THIGH on one leg and width of the CUFF, then double those measurements |
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WAIST - find the smallest part of the garment if there isn't an obvious seam for the waist and measure across and then double that measurement. |
LENGTH - Measure from the top of the waistband to the bottom of the cuff along the side seam. | |
| HIPS - Find the largest part of the hip area and measure flat, then double that measurement. | RISE - Measure from the crotch to the top of the waistband. | |
| LENGTH - from the nape of the neck or the top of the shoulders, depending on the style of garment. We will measure to the waist when applicable, so that you can determine if it will fit your torso, and then a waist down measurement. | INSEAM - Measure from the crotch to the bottom of the cuff along the inside seam. | |
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SLEEVES - measure from the top of the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve. When we think that the arm opening is particularly small, we will provide that measurement as well.** |
*Fabrics with stretch will have some give, we will try to mention the range of measurements that will fit comfortably.
**With dolman sleeves, the size is an estimation based on the waist as the body seamlessly joins the sleeve. 
Feel free to email us with specific questions about specific measurements that we may not have included that you need to know in order to feel confident about your purchase. If you have a particularly long torso, short legs, long arms, etc.. we can help you determine whether or not a garment will work for your body.
Description
This vintage Christian Dior Boutique Demi Couture Suit from the early 1990's is a timeless classic crafted from charcoal grey wool. The peplum jacket and skirt suit features a numbered Boutique label marked a French size 38. It is a perfect way to express your sophisticated personal style. We believe this to be a Gianfranco Ferre suit from his Dior F/W 1991 or 1992 collection. This has many signature Ferre elements including the blousy bishop sleeves and large buttons.
We especially love the jacket because of the interesting peplum style skirted bottom. The Jacket is long, has raglan cuffed bishop sleeves, a notched lapel and slanted side patch pockets. There are sewn in thin shoulder pads for structure and 3 large black and white button closures down the center front. There are flattering princess seams with a fitted waist, with knife pleats in the back beginning around where the hips start. This jacket could be worn with jeans or even as a mini dress on the right person!
The matching pencil skirt has a center back hidden zipper with a dark gray round button closure at the waist. There are seams at the front of the waist that look like pleats, and a fixed waist.
Both are marked French size 38 and are fully lined in dark gray cotton/acetate blend. Both pieces are labeled Christian Dior Boutique Paris, Made in France. The jacket label has "56722" stamped onto it and the skirt label has "27628".
CONDITION: Excellent Condition
Jacket
BUST: 36"
WAIST: 30"
HIPS: 40"
SHOULDERS: raglan, 20" from the end of each shoulder pad
SLEEVES: 23" from the end of shoulder pad
LENGTH: 33"
Skirt
WAIST: 26"
HIPS: 36"
LENGTH: 20"
In order to best determine fit, measure yourself or a garment of a smilar style that fits you well. Compare those measurements to those on the item description.
All of our pieces have been professionally cleaned and arrive ready to wear.
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