Rare Vintage 1940s Oriental Cheongsam Dress Blue Geometric Wool Qipao UK XS striped Length (neck back to hem):

Length (neck back to hem): 19 1/2" (49

with light wear overall & some minor bobbling

fully lined with lustrous green rayon

it is part lined in bronze acetate & fastens at the side with a nylon zip & a button on the waistband

Bodice length from nape to waist seam: 15 1/4" (38

Rare Vintage 1940s Oriental Cheongsam Dress Blue Geometric Wool Qipao UK XS striped Length (neck back to hem):A rare 1940s or perhaps late 1930s Cheongsam dress, made from a fine but quite densely woven wool fabric in dark blue decorated with embroidered circles or number 8s in red & white. Cut in the classic style with high stand collar, diagonal fastening on the upper right bodice, unpadded shoulders, & bracelet length sleeves; the skirt is slim, with deep side vents at the hems. It fastens at the side with a silver metal '555' zip, with popper fastenings