This rare 1940's IIOII ration dress in a wonderful brown wool with chartreuse green plaid accents, is the perfect piece for your seasonal wardrobe.
Her square shaped neckline, is framed by a chartreuse green and plaid waffled coffin collar , decorated with three matching covered buttons along each shoulder. The collar is sewn in panels to either side of the centre of the bodice, joining the cinched in waistline, and finishing along the front of hipline in two decorative sashes. Her shoulder line is accented by internal shoulder pads, that accent the 3/4 length sleeves with turned up cuffs. Her timeless skirt boasts inverted pleats along the centre front and centre back of the skirt
Label: IIOII Elvena
Measurements of the Dress
Armpit to Armpit: up to 38 inches
Shoulder to Hem: 41 inches
Waist: up to 32 inches
Shoulder to End of Sleeve: 17 inches
Hips: 40 inches
Shoulder to waist: 16 inches
Shoulder to Shoulder: 15.5 inches
Size: UK 14 US 10
Closures: This dress fastens along the back of the neckline with a 7.5 inch metal zip and to the side with a 7.5 inch metal zip.
Condition: This dress is in near vintage condition. Three very small darns to the front left hand side of the skirt just beneath the sash. A small pin sized hole to the back of the collar along the shoulder line. A small sympathetic darn to the front of the neckline and a light area of wear to the wool. Three small pulls to the waffled plaid fabric along the front of the right hand side skirt sash. These minor issues are in no way apparent when the dress is being worn. Please refer to the photographs as they form part of the product description.
Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water.
Fabric: Waffled Cotton, Wool
Vintage garments have been previously worn and lovingly cared for, they may however have a blemish or two. Here at Willow Hilson, we try our very best to note all the details of each garment, although we may sometimes overlook things, which we do apologise for. Please do not expect perfection, unless stated so.
