VTG 1930s 40s Blue Cotton House Dress White and 30 similar items

Sweet vintage late 1930s?1940s cotton house dress in soft blue with white floral print. Features a V-neckline, short sleeves, and a comfortable mid-calf length. Important Note: This dress has no openings (no side or back zipper/buttons), so it must be pulled on overhead. A skilled sewer could easily add a zipper or snaps if desired. It is also missing its original belt but remains a rare and highly wearable piece of domestic fashion history. Condition Great vintage condition. Clean, strong cotton, no major flaws aside from missing belt. Provenance Note Cotton house dresses like this were everyday staples for women in the Depression and WWII eras. Practical, washable, and modestly styled, they often appear in films like The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, which captures the resilience and quiet elegance of wartime wardrobes. Hard-to-find originals like this remain prized among vintage collectors and costume designers. Style Aesthetics ? Cottagecore + film-ready nostalgia ? WWII-era collectible fashion ? Sustainable 1930s?40s textile Styling Tips Wear as-is for an authentic 1940s domestic look. Add a vintage or reproduction belt to accentuate the waist. Perfect as a period costume piece for stage or screen. Measurements (laid flat) Bust (pit to pit): 22.5" (45") Waist: 20.5" (41") Hip: 23" (46") Shoulder: 15" Sleeve: 9" Length (shoulder to hem): 43" Approx. Modern Size Best fits a US women?s Large (12?14). Fit Guide Straight-cut house dress. Will slip overhead with some effort due to lack of closures. Fabric / Materials Cotton with white floral print. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? Depression/Wartime era cotton, not fast fashion. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, or if you're in a hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via UPS or FedEx! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!