Dreamy 1930s style Vintage April Cornell Dress and Hand Crocheted Sweater - 30s Tea Dress - FAB Details - Luscious Mint, Lime and Yellow

Such a gorgeous and very vintage-20s/30s styled dress PLUS bonus hand-crocheted sweater, both from April Cornell! Everything about it looks incredibly 20's/30's from the vintage print to the wonderful styling....all in a charming print of yellow and lime green flowers on mint green--the fabric alone looks super vintage! This is the high quality, beautiful rayon crepe that April originally used in her dresses back in the day and which you don't find in her current collections anymore.....Such a timeless, beautiful and wearable vintage style, and the look is so very vintage! Lovely seamed and shirred details at the waist and bust, and the skirt features pleating at center front and back. In excellent condition. The gorgeous April Cornell hand crocheted sweater that comes with the dress coordinates beautifully and is a very finely made piece as well, giving this outfit so much versatility! This would be a PERFECT Art Deco tea or garden party set, a beautiful Easter or Mother's Day outfit, or to wear to an event like a wedding or the Gatsby Summer Afternoon---fabulous for ANY Spring, Summer, Art Deco or Gatsby themed event, marked a vintage XL but please check measurements below as I think this is definitely more of an L. The sweater is marked an L and is very stretchy and accommodating.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE, please be sure to read ALL of the description especially the measurements and condition, and examine ALL the photos, BEFORE asking questions; and do be absolutely positive this piece will fit your requirements, as there are no refunds or returns. I'm a degreed and experienced textile scientist/antique garment restorer and seamstress, and I very, very carefully note any and all condition issues or repairs to every piece of antique/vintage clothing that I'm selling, so I can't stress enough that even if they're in pristine condition, remember they are all decades old and NOT new clothing, so if you desire modern perfection please don't purchase vintage! I don't do layaways or take offers, so please don't ask, thank you. Jewelry/accessories/props in photos are not included and not for sale.

I love antique and vintage clothing and have collected it for years, as well as having a longtime design career including doing costume & restoration work for major movie studios and museums....I've translated that love to my own contemporary creations as well as now offering some choice pieces of my extremely large collection of vintage and antique beauties! I'm meticulous about clothing in general so I make quite sure that every piece of vintage clothing I sell is clean, fresh, pressed and in excellent wearable condition---I do not use any fragranced or heavily-chemical products in caring for/cleaning garments and they are carefully stored in climate-controlled closets at all times except for when I am photographing them for listings. There is NO SMOKING whatsoever in this establishment and never has been. Everything is very diligently inspected before it is shipped to you, carefully wrapped in new tissue, and I only ship in NEW USPS boxes, NOT flimsy bags or crammed into careless packaging (which seems to be widespread nowadays but I really hate to see when I'm the recipient!) I respect clothing and I ship it the way I would want it shipped to me.

Though the dress is marked an XL, that is vintage sizing so please go by the measurements below!

Bust and hips measure 46", waist measures 40". Wearer's own measurements should be at least 2" smaller than all these for proper fit, and this dress is meant to be loose fitting, not snug. Has lovely pleats at center front and back of the skirt and delicate shirring at each shoulder, which really give it a true vintage look.
Length is 47" from shoulder to hem while on the hanger; the dress fits and drapes SO beautifully on the body as you can see. Mannequin is a modern size 6/8 (36-26-36); and is a little too small for the dress. The dress closes with a side zipper.
The sweater measures 44" bust unstretched, and is 23" long from shoulder to bottom edge. Has matching crochet buttons.

Condition: I can find no flaws on either the dress or on the sweater, both pieces are clean, very fresh, no spots, stains, rips, holes or damages, just gorgeous! Labels are intact, with the designer's own April Cornell tag. Marked XL on the dress and L on the sweater.

Please make sure this will suit you as to measurements and style before you purchase; I don't do alterations or accept returns.....Also, please be sure to read my shop policies/shipping info in full before you purchase (click on "policies" on my main shop page).

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