• Bust = 38"
• Waist = 26"
• Hips = 36"
• Shoulder to waist = 17"
• Waist to hem = 30"
• Circumference at hem = 74"

This unusual dress carries the label "Habitmaker Sportswear, with "Free Action Sleeves"".  The unlined dress is in a quite liquid fabric, like a medium-weight gaberdine but with plenty of movement to it. 

The dress is short sleeved.  The bodice fastens at centre front with 3 fabric buttons which are in the centre of a rounded bib effect, surrounded by 1" gathered/pleated frill.  The bodice back is lightly gathered onto a shoulder yoke, for fullness.  The collar has top-stitching as decoration.

There is a 1½" deep waistband which is secured at the left side with a button.  Above this button is a 5½" slit going up the side seam of the bodice, and secured with a metal popper.  Below this the skirt has an 8" metal zipper.  The skirt is made up of a number of vertical panels of fabric which give some fullness and aids movement.

The dress is in Very Good condition with a small number of period repairs (darns) and there is a 1" long opening in the right waist side seam which needs re-stitching.  Other than this, considering the purpose of this garment it is in overall remarkable condition and remains more than wearable.

Ref : V / 19     Price : US $ 124.99     FREE SHIPPING