Vintage 40's Brown Cold Rayon Floral Print Iconic WWII Era Historic Dress - XS

A gorgeous historically significant 1940’s Cold Rayon Print Dress from WWII Era. With Iconic multi-directional print of nosegays, doilies, flowers, and bows. This dress was not worn much & is in excellent condition. Shoulders: natural shoulders are 16”,across the back measured side to side at seam, but are only 15.25” across the front . They are extended to be about 1” wider with the shoulder pads. As mentioned above shoulder pads are basted into place. Bust : 17” x 2 = 34” maximum - because of the design fabric drape is required across the bodice. Waist is 12.75 x 2 = 25.5 inches at most - again, some space should be allowed for the waist and movement. I recommend a wearer’s waist size up to 24” so dress is not too tight.  Hips: measured 7” below waistline :  skirt measures 20’ x 2 = 40 inches in circumference, but I recommend a looser fit to allow for the proper drape and comfort. Wearer’s hips should not be more than 38” to allow for a graceful drape. Anything less will also be fine.  Sleeves: From top of shoulder to hem are 8.5’ in length. They are loosely cut to flutter gently around the upper arm.  Back length of bodice from center of neckline to slightly dropped waist is 16.25”  Skirt length from waist to hem is 30”  Modern sizing is equivalent to a size 2  - Best fit for this dress is modern sizes 0 - 2.  Fitting Note: My mannequin is size 6 & this dress does not come together in her bodice back.