• May include: A black, long-sleeved dress with a draped neckline and a fitted silhouette. The dress is made of a soft, stretchy fabric and has a simple, elegant design.
  • May include: A black, long-sleeved dress with a V-neck and a knotted detail at the waist.
  • May include: A black, long-sleeved dress with a V-neck and a knotted detail at the waist.
  • May include: A black midi dress with a long sleeve and a back zipper.
  • May include: A black, long-sleeved dress with a V-neck and a knot detail at the bust.
  • May include: A black long-sleeved dress with a draped neckline and a knot detail at the waist.
  • May include: Close-up of a black, v-neck top with a gathered detail at the neckline.
  • May include: Black dress with a zipper closure in the back. The zipper is visible and has a metal slider.
  • May include: Black dress with a zipper closure and a label that reads "Madelyne." The dress is lined with a black fabric.
  • May include: A close-up of a black fabric label with the text "Dorothy Thane" in gold embroidery and "CALIFORNIA" in all caps below the signature. The label is attached to a black garment.
  • May include: A black, long-sleeved dress with a draped neckline and a fitted silhouette. The dress is made of a soft, stretchy fabric and has a simple, elegant design.
  • May include: A black, long-sleeved dress with a V-neck and a knotted detail at the waist.
  • May include: A black, long-sleeved dress with a V-neck and a knotted detail at the waist.
  • May include: A black midi dress with a long sleeve and a back zipper.
  • May include: A black, long-sleeved dress with a V-neck and a knot detail at the bust.
  • May include: A black long-sleeved dress with a draped neckline and a knot detail at the waist.
  • May include: Close-up of a black, v-neck top with a gathered detail at the neckline.
  • May include: Black dress with a zipper closure in the back. The zipper is visible and has a metal slider.
  • May include: Black dress with a zipper closure and a label that reads "Madelyne." The dress is lined with a black fabric.
  • May include: A close-up of a black fabric label with the text "Dorothy Thane" in gold embroidery and "CALIFORNIA" in all caps below the signature. The label is attached to a black garment.
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Vintage 1940s Dress | 40s DOROTHY O'HARA Draped Black Rayon Crepe Sheath Wiggle Tailored Formal Evening LBD Black Tie Dress (small)

Item highlights

  • Materials: rayon crepe
  • Vintage: From the 1940s
  • Gift wrapping: Gift wrapping by BirthdayLifeVintage

    Wrapped w/ pretty paper & satin ribbon, this gift wrap includes a personalized note! Please specify what you’d like the card to say in the order notes

Seller's description

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D E T A I L S
• 1950s sheath dress
• hourglass / wiggle shape
• black rayon crepe
• v-neckline
• expertly draped twisted pleating on front left bodice
• bracelet length dolman sleeves
• fitted waist with slight basque waist seamwork in front
• coordinating criss-cross pleating on front left hip
• pencil skirt
• metal back zipper, hook + eye closure
• some parts of front bodice lined for structure; the rest is unlined
• label: Dorothy O'Hara

M E A S U R E M E N T S
fits like a: small
shoulders: undefined
bust: 34/35"
waist: 27/28"
hips: 34" plus a little wiggle room in the pleats
length: 47.5"
bodice length: 17.5" (some of this can be taken up if you add shoulder pads)
sleeve length: about 13.5"

C O N D I T I O N
Very good vintage condition. Ready to wear! About four suuuper minor small shiny marks, perhaps from an iron but unsure; located on front right side of bodice just below the shoulder seam. One tiny pinhole located just above left underarm on the front, and two pinholes on the other side of the underarm.

➳ Please read store policies prior to purchase. Thank you!! xoxo, Allyson

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Price:$304.00

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Shipping & return policies
  • Get it by
    Nov 16-24
  • Cost to ship
    FREE to United States, 43215.

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Specifications

May include: A black, long-sleeved dress with a draped neckline and a fitted silhouette. The dress is made of a soft, stretchy fabric and has a simple, elegant design.

♡ PLEASE ENLARGE PHOTOS FOR MORE DETAIL ♡

D E T A I L S
• 1950s sheath dress
• hourglass / wiggle shape
• black rayon crepe
• v-neckline
• expertly draped twisted pleating on front left bodice
• bracelet length dolman sleeves
• fitted waist with slight basque waist seamwork in front
• coordinating criss-cross pleating on front left hip
• pencil skirt
• metal back zipper, hook + eye closure
• some parts of front bodice lined for structure; the rest is unlined
• label: Dorothy O'Hara

M E A S U R E M E N T S
fits like a: small
shoulders: undefined
bust: 34/35"
waist: 27/28"
hips: 34" plus a little wiggle room in the pleats
length: 47.5"
bodice length: 17.5" (some of this can be taken up if you add shoulder pads)
sleeve length: about 13.5"

C O N D I T I O N
Very good vintage condition. Ready to wear! About four suuuper minor small shiny marks, perhaps from an iron but unsure; located on front right side of bodice just below the shoulder seam. One tiny pinhole located just above left underarm on the front, and two pinholes on the other side of the underarm.

➳ Please read store policies prior to purchase. Thank you!! xoxo, Allyson

♥ Visit the shop!
http://www.birthdaylifevintage.etsy.com

♥ Follow on Instagram!
@birthdaylifevintage
http://instagram.com/birthdaylifevintage

  • Handpicked by
    BirthdayLifeVintage
  • Era
    Vintage from the 1940s
  • Size
    S US women's letter
  • Materials
    rayon crepe
  • Gift wrapping

    Available

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    Gift wrapping by BirthdayLifeVintage

    Wrapped w/ pretty paper & satin ribbon, this gift wrap includes a personalized note! Please specify what you’d like the card to say in the order notes

Delivery details and policies

  • Get it by
    Nov 16-24
  • Returns and exchanges
    Not accepted.
  • Ships from
    San Francisco, CA
  • Cost to ship
    FREE to United States, 43215

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BirthdayLifeVintage
Allyson
BirthdayLifeVintage ·

San Francisco, California

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