RARE Vintage J. Peterman Company '40s Style Silk Polka-Dot Dress

RARE Vintage J. Peterman Company '40s Style Silk Polka-Dot Dress - VTG SZ 10 90s Retail Price: $210 that's $504.63 today. This gorgeous silk button down dress is a cottagecore classic. This item is a vintage from the 1990s, and it was meant to invoke the spirit of fashion in the 1940s. The pattern is a muted red/pink base with cream-colored polka dots. (Note: dots are the size of small garbanzos, lemur eyes, and hummingbird hearts. LOL) It has shoulder pads (see photo). I found the original J. Peterman catalog description of this dress. Check it out in the photos for more info. The dress is in excellent retro/ vintage condition and has recently been dry-cleaned. Length is below the calf/above the ankle. Sandwashed 16mm silk. Full skirt. Scoop neck. Short Sleeves, Princess style. 15-button front. Official Size: 10 (Fit's more like a size 6) Pit to pit: 19” Waist flat: 16” Shoulder to hem: 51” 🚭 From a smoke-free home with a hypoallergenic Mini Poodle. 📸 Colors may vary slightly from photos. ♻️ recycled + minimal packaging when possible. 🌎 Providing unique and/or quality items for those interested in sustainable shopping. Due to the time involved in sourcing, photographing, measuring, cleaning/repairing, and providing detailed listings for each item, my pieces are priced at a premium. (Most platforms take approx. 20% of the price + shipping.)