Vtg 40s Campus Star Cotton Day Dress Taupe and 43 similar items

Vtg 1940s Campus Star cotton day dress in taupe changeable weave with turquoise-blue undertone that shifts color in the light. Features a smocked high-waisted bodice, pointed collar, box-pleated A-line skirt, and one-piece cuffed short sleeves. Includes original double-buckle belt. Left underarm zipper, padded shoulders. Condition Excellent vintage condition ? clean, strong, no flaws noted. Provenance Note Campus Star was a popular mid-20th century junior?s label producing fashionable but affordable dresses for high school and college-aged women. This dress exemplifies 1940s campus fashion ? crisp cotton, smocked details, padded shoulders, and tailored waists for everyday wear. The changeable cotton fabric adds a subtle sheen and color shift, a textile innovation embraced during the decade. Style Aesthetics ? 40s Campus Daywear ? Changeable Cotton Collector Piece ? Heritage Junior?s Fashion Styling Tips Pair with wedges and a cardigan for a period-correct 40s campus look. Style with modern flats for an easy heritage crossover outfit. Add gloves and a hat for film or reenactment authenticity. Measurements (laid flat, inches) Bust: 34" Waist: 27" Hips: Free Shoulders: 15" Sleeve (shoulder): 4.5" Sleeve (underarm): 1.5" Length (shoulder to hem): 46.5" Shoulder to waist: 15.5" Waist to hem: 31" Approx. Modern Size Fits like US Women?s S (2?4) UK: 6?8 EU: 34?36 Fit Guide Structured 1940s fit ? narrow waist with free hip. Best for wearers 5?3?5?6, 110?125 lbs. Fabric / Materials Crisp cotton, taupe with turquoise undertone changeable weave. Matching belt included. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? 1940s cotton day dress, 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!