vintage peasant dress Large Designer Peasant Dress

vintage peasant dress Large Designer Peasant DressIn the world of peasant dresses, this one's the Queen Lolita! It's sheer and airy, a gorgeous 1930s look, carefully made by a boutique designer in the early 1980s. The blousy top has ruffles along the square neckline, a cross stitched floral motif, and European inspired contrast stitching. Has a fitted shoulder and puffed short sleeves, and the flared A line skirt has its original self sash. Cotton tassels accent the neckline & sleeves. Size 12

In the world of peasant dresses, this one's the Queen Lolita! It's sheer and airy, a gorgeous 1930s look, carefully made by a boutique designer in the early 1980s. The blousy top has ruffles along the square neckline, a cross-stitched floral motif, and European inspired contrast stitching. Has a fitted shoulder and puffed short sleeves, and the flared A-line skirt has its original self sash. Cotton tassels accent the neckline & sleeves.

Size
12

Measurements
Bust up to 42, Waist 31 to 36, Hip up to 56; Shoulder to Waist 17, Shoulder to Hem 46 Inches

Era
1980s

Label
' Strauss / by bonnie ' at back neck with vintage size 6

Materials
Eggshell white sheer polyester georgette; machine-stitched cross stitch embroidery in scarlet red, royal blue, emerald green, pale pink, dusky blue; matching scarlet red stitching and cotton tassels

Closure
Elasticized neckline & waist

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Barely worn and freshly washed; has two scant pale gray specks at top right sleeve; a subtle 1 x 1/2-inch area of "worry lines" to the right front bust where the weave is very slightly misaligned; label has original owner's name in ink; all the elastic has been professionally replaced at neckline, waist and sleeves

Washing Instructions
Dry clean; or warm hand wash, shape and dry flat, steam if needed

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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