Vintage 1940s Bergdorf Goodman Saab Lingerie Slip Dress Lettuce Edge Hem
This bias cut Slip-dress has Cameo Crinoline inserts with embroidered leaf and vine motif at bustline. The shaped bodice has gathered darts with Scalloped edging details all around top of breastline and back. The streamlined slightly flare skirt is attached at the bodice in a heart-shaped seamline.
The hem is a scalloped and lettuce edge finish 3/4 length. Their Nylon-Nynon or''Saabalon'' nylon is luxurious and doesn't feel like nylon.
It has a brushed refined finish similar to what would be a silk/cotton combination. There is an added reinforcement stitching at the straps attaching to bodice. This slip dress is in near perfect condition. Waist: 34", stretches up to 40". Hip: 42" The fit is very accomodating for smaller and larger hip size as well because of the flare in the skirt, stretches up to 52". How we measure our garments.Shoulders - Measured flat between arm hole seams across shoulders. Bust - Measured flat from underarm to underarm and doubled.
Sleeve Length - Measured flat from shoulder to hem. Sleeve Width - Measured flat at hem and doubled. Waist - Measured flat at narrowest point and doubled. Hip - Measured flat at widest point below waist and doubled. Length - Measured flat from shoulder to hem.All measurements are take while the garment is laying flat. Please keep in mind there might be a discrepancy of 1-2 inches. To ensure your item will fit please double-check and compare the listing measurements and your own measurements. We will not issue a store credit for garments that do not fit as all the measurements are provided in the listing. Since vintage clothing is pre-worn and "used" keep in mind that they may have flaws that we may not have seen.
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