1970s does 30s 40s retailer tea dress

A late 70s rayon silk tea dress in the 30s/40s style.

Ditsy print in yellow, orange and brown on black.

Tie waist.

Button front.

Elastic at waist has perished. Easy to replace, or just use the tie to shape waist.

Some hand stitching where the underarm seams opened.

Very minor fade on shoulders

12.5 inches shoulder seam to seam
9 inches across the armhole
24 inches shoulder retailer to wrist
38 bust, should be blousy so best on 32-34, up to 36
32 inch waist (would be smaller with elastic)
Hips free
45.5 inches shoulder to hem
17 shoulder to waist