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 is a sensational vintage dress designed by Bill Blass in the late 1960's or the early part of the 1970's. The dress has luscious layers of black dot netting over black silk taffeta. The dress is fitted at the waist and has its original black silk belt and includes little velcro attachments for a seamless look.
The full skirt has 3 layers of the same dot net fabric for extra volume and black satin ribbon trim at the hem. The dress has an illusion nude bodice and sheer sleeves with 2 layers of mesh. There are darts at the inner parts of the arm for easy bending of the elbow and darts at top of shoulders. There are zippers at cuffs with metal hook and eye closures. It closes with 7 buttons down back and metal snaps all the way down for closure.
There are a couple of small holes in the mesh on the shoulders in the back (could be repaired) and we found a few scattered holes when going through the 2 layers of mesh - not noticeable at all when worn. There is a small pull of fabric on the left sleeve.
Though labeled a vintage size 10, vintage sizes are very different, so we estimate this to feet a modern day size 4.
BUST: 34"
WAIST: 26"
HIPS: 52" (UNDER LAYER) free measurement otherwise
SLEEVE LENGTH: 22"
SHOULDERS: 14"
LENGTH FROM SHOULDERS TO WAIST: 17"
LENGTH FROM WAIST TO HEM: 43"
LENGTH: 59"
BELT WIDTH: 1 1/2"
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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