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*:
| DRESSES | PANTS | |
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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
Suzy Perette Vintage Little Black Dress
This timeless Suzy Perette vintage dress is from the 1950’s and is one of my favorite little black dresses! This sexy little form fitted vintage wiggle dress is made of a beautiful black silk and is fully lined and closes with a back middle zipper. I particularly love the neckline and the V shaped fabric that buttons at the bottom.
This dress is another one from an outstanding estate of vintage clothing and accessories I acquired that I consider to be the best of my career. The woman who owned this dress should have been a designer herself as she understood what looked good on women and purchased only the finest European and American designer clothing from the 1940’s through the 1970’s. She was particularly fond of mid century American designers including Claire McCardell, Norman Norell, Ceil Chapman and Geoffrey Beene, but also had a very impressive collection European designer clothing including Hermes, Nina Ricci, YSL and Valentino.
I would estimate this to be a modern day US size 8 but encourage you to use the measurements as a guide for the best fit.
| BUST: | 38" |
| WAIST: | 28" |
| HIPS: | 38" |
| LENGTH from top of shoulders: | 42" |
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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