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
We love pieces designed by Margaretha Ley for Escada, but we especially love this rare vintage Escada Couture romper! This unique black wool suit style romper is the perfect day dress alternative.
There is a sheer black built in top under a faux wrap style bodice with a deep v-neck fastened at the waist by 4 gold and rhinestone "E" monogram vertical buttons.
From the front, this just looks like a wrap style dress, but once you lift the outer fabric, fabulous shorts are revealed underneath. There are shoulder pads for structure and vertical darts at the waist band that accentuate and flatter the waistline.
Each cuff has 3 gold rhinestone buttons and there is a metal zipper down center back seam. 100% New Wool. Made in Germany. Labeled size 38 , and we estimate this would best fit a modern 8. Please use the measurements as a guide for the best fit!
In excellent condition- Originally had cuffs and collar that were removable and not present. A few rhinestones missing from buttons.
BUST: 38"
WAIST: 32"
HIPS: 42"
SLEEVE LENGTH: 23"
SHOULDERS: 16"
LENGTH: 38"
SHORTS INSEAM: 9 1/2"
SHORTS RISE: 12"
Excellent condition. Other than a few rhinestones missing from a few buttons, there are black buttons all along the inner lining of the collar and cuffs, which indicates that there were originally collar/cuffs that are sadly, missing.
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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