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 acquired this vintage Gump's San Francisco vintage dress from one of our favorite estates of vintage clothing! Gump's began in San Francisco in 1861 as a frame and mirror shop. Once the wealthy millionaires from the California gold rush started shopping there, they started selling everything from antiques, furniture and artwork to jewelry and luxury items from Hermès and Buccellati. They also brought in beautiful pieces of clothing in fabulous prints from places like Japan and Thailand. Many of our most prominent estates have had dresses with the Gump's label.
This pretty dress is from the early 1970's and is in a gorgeous bold print in shades of pink, purple and orange. The dress can be worn belted with its original fabric belt, or as a loose fitting shift. The neckline has a mandarin collar with a v slit in the front and three fabric covered dome buttons down the center front. The sleeve cuffs have two buttons, one decorative and one functional. The dress closes with a center back hidden zipper with a hook and eye.
Made in Thailand of 100% cotton.
We use measurements instead of size numbers so please make sure you review them. If you have a similar style dress, you can lay it flat and measure it and then compare those measurements to the ones we have below. We estimate it to fit a modern day size S/M.
CONDITION: Excellent
BUST: 38"
WAIST: 34"
HIPS: 42"
LENGTH: 37" from nape of neck
SHOULDERS: 16"
SLEEVES: 22"
In order to best determine fit, measure yourself or a garment 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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