1940s Style Dresses

This dress runs a little on the small side and is non-stretch so we don’t recommend sizing down if you are between sizes.  Please check your measurements.

This dress has a good amount of stretch.

One size up to a 42” Bust

This dress has a good amount of stretch.

Please refer to the table below as a size guide. The measurements refer to ‘your’ body not the garment itself. Please choose the size that most reflects your measurements

Length from natural waist: approx 26 inches

All measurements are approximate.

Fit Notes –

Skims the body so that is follows shape but is not tight

This dress is has a swing skirt – but is not as full as other styles . The bust area is fairly generous but will not sit right if the bust is very full. Waist band is fitted and for this reason, we strongly suggest that you select your size through the waist measurements and if unsure – opt for a size up.

Style suits pear shapes, hourglass and pillar most.

Fabric has no stretch in it – so if you are between sizes – it would be advisable to select the size above.

One size up to a 42” Bust

This dress has a good amount of stretch.

This dress has a good amount of stretch.

This dress has a good amount of stretch.

This dress has a good amount of stretch.

All measurements are approximate.

These are stretchy and run on the generous side. If you are between sizes we recommend that you order a size down.

*From the waist in the side

** Short measurement due to low crotch

***around the crotch, from waistline to waistline

****around bottom of the leg

The label size is the Swedish size so we have converted it to the UK size for your convenience. You can see the Swedish size in the far right column of the size chart.

All measurements are approximate. The label size is the Swedish size so we have converted it to the UK size for your convenience. You can see the Swedish size in the far right column of the size chart.

All measurements are approximate. The label size is the Swedish size so we have converted it to the UK size for your convenience. You can see the Swedish size in the far right column of the size chart.

All measurements are approximate. The label size is the Swedish size so we have converted it to the UK size for your convenience. You can see the Swedish size in the far right column of the size chart.