VTG 40s Green Rayon Floral Dress Belted A and 44 similar items

Stunning vintage 1940s floral rayon day dress in a vibrant green base with abstract violet and pink floral print. Features one-piece cap sleeves with original shoulder pads, a button-front bodice with covered buttons, and a side metal zipper. The bodice is smooth through the waist, while the A-line skirt drapes with gentle gathers at the front. Includes the original matching belt ? a rare survival detail. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No major flaws noted. Fabric is strong, colors remain vibrant. Clean and ready to wear. Provenance Note: Floral rayon dresses were a wardrobe staple of 1940s wartime and postwar fashion, when rayon became a popular alternative to silk. The covered buttons and matching belt reflect the tailored elegance of the period. Pop Culture Screen Style References: Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell?s 1940s day looks Marvelous Mrs. Maisel midcentury styling Agent Carter?s wartime wardrobe Pin-up glamour and retro swing-dance aesthetics Style Aesthetics: Cottagecore romance ? Pinup Rockabilly vintage ? Old Hollywood glamour ? Retro swing victory style ? Styling Tips: Pair with wedges and a straw hat for cottagecore summer styling Add victory rolls or a snood for a true 1940s swing-dance look Belted with heels and gloves for pin-up chic Style with modern ankle boots and a cropped jacket for retro-meets-today Measurements (laid flat, in inches): Bust: 36? Waist: 26? Hips: 42? Shoulder: 15? Total Length: 46? Waist to Hem: 31? Approx. Modern Size: Best fits Small (US 2?4 / UK 6?8 / EU 34?36). Fit Guide: Modeled on 5?3, 122 lbs, size XS/0, 34-29-35 ? snug but wearable. Would best suit 5?3?5?7, 115?130 lbs depending on bust/waist. Fabric / Materials: Rayon crepe, smooth weave Matching self belt Side metal zipper Sustainability Note: Sustainably vintage ? rayon daywear, 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, though we usually process same or next day; or if you're in a real big hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via USPS or UPS. 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!