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 1980's vintage Patrick Kelly dress can easily fit into a modern wardrobe! The dress is in a black wool jersey with a gorgeous pink color block flounce hem. The dress has a perfectly fitted body, dolman sleeves and a keyhole opening below the tie at the neck. We have this same Patrick Kelly dress in black and orange from the same estate and both dresses were barely, if ever worn!
This dress slips overhead with no closures and hugs the body in just in the right places with the colored portion being more free flowing like a flounce or ruffle. Patrick Kelly made his name in the 1980's with fashions that were inspired by the fashion conscious women he saw at his home church growing up in Vicksburg, Mississippi He often used unique colors, ruffles, buttons, dolls, hearts, and other playful elements in his designs. He died at the young age of 35, so we weren't able to enjoy his amazing talent long enough, but when we are lucky to come across his pieces, we always add them to our collection!
We love that this dress can easily go from day to night with the right shoes and accessories! The size of this dress is adjustable from 2-6, because the fabric has stretch and the oversized bodice allows for a wide range of bust sizes.
WAIST: fits a size 24-26"
HIPS:32-36"
LENGTH: 48"
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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