A beautifully polished 1940s city dress designed for effortless elegance and everyday wear. This flattering silhouette features a sweetheart neckline, soft cap sleeves, and a flowing seven-panel skirt that moves gracefully from morning errands to afternoon appointments. Two collar options allow for subtle style shifts, from tailored and refined to softly dramatic.
Style One features a collar that sits between the yoke and cap sleeve for a chic layered effect, finished with five buttons extending into the skirt and no zipper.
Style Two offers a pleated trim that creates the look of a shawl collar, paired with three buttons and a discreet side zipper.
Timeless, versatile, and unmistakably sophisticated.
About Our Paper Patterns
This is a PAPER reproduction with full scale pieces printed on white paper. Note, pattern is professionally printed on white 20lb. paper which is heavier than tissue. Instructions are included.
As paper patterns are printed on order, additional time for delivery is needed.
This same pattern is available as a print-at-home (PDF) here
Size Guide
Bust: 36"
Waist: 30"
Hip: 39"
Length of Jacket: 30 1/4” (Finished Back)
Skirt Length: 28 1/4" (Including Waistband)
*Fits up to these measurements -- labeled as a 18, note this is a vintage size description, please reference measurements.
Recommended Fabrics
Silk crepe, novelty silk, shantung, spun rayons, rayons, sheer woolens, soft woolen, wool jersey, linen, novelty cotton
Notions
Thread, 7" Zipper (Slide Fastener), 3 buttons, shoulder pads (optional)
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