Young Edwardian By Arpeja Black Forest Dark Floral Dress Vintage Size 9

Description

Fine example of the iconic vintage juniors label, Young Edwardian By Arpeja.
Dress was probably designed by Sue Wong, during her tenure with the firm.
Dark floral is lush and rather mysterious.

Peasant style is generously fashioned, with curved front and back yoke, deeply gathered. Front placket is buttoned with four pearly apricot buttons.
Three quarter length, gathered full sleeves, with banded cuffs.
Self-fabric tie sash, with thread loop at neckline, to keep it together with the dress, while on the hanger.
Two pockets on side seams.

At some point, the dress was shortened (not by me) and hemmed. It's current length is quite wearable, and flattering.
Light stains on a few of the white flowers, blending into the print, not glaring. Overall, condition is very good, with that exception.

Freshly laundered ~ ready to wear and enjoy! Would be really cute, worn with a wide belt.
Fabrication likely a rayon cotton blend, though not stated on tags. Care label reads:
Hand Wash
Mild Soap
No bleach, squeeze lightly to dry.
Cool iron reverse damp.
Can be dry cleaned.

Junior Size 9, or a smallish medium of today.
Measurements:
Armpit to armpit 21" inches.
Bust, up to 46"
Sleeve length 16.5" inches.
Sleeve cuff width 2" inches.
Center back length 39" inches.
Sash 64" inches by 1" inch.
Hip free.

Necklace is not included.
Wide leather belt, not included.

Would be darling worn with Spanish brown leather boots:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25538318
Or, these dark caramel Brazilian boots:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26431857

Courtesy of the Vintage Fashion Guild Label resource "Arpeja was a California company popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Their divisions included Young Edwardian (formed in 1964), Young Victorian (1967), Organically Grown (1971), and Young Innocent (1963). The owner of the company was Jack Litt, and Sue Wong was the chief designer for Young Edwardian between 1972 and 1979. Their lines were all youth oriented, very trendy and affordable. The Young Edwardian label lasted until 1994."
-written by pastperfectvintage.com

Added on Nov 04, 2009

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