Late 1930s Early 1940s Blue and White Chevron Stripe Dress - NEW! formal Forstmann Woolens Company was founded

Forstmann Woolens Company was founded in 1904 by German entrepeneurs who came from a long line of prosperous and skilled woolworkers dating back to 1563

The dress hem is now much more even than shown in  the photographs

* Bodice is lined in self-fabric

The white bow is attached to the dress via a safety pin

The collection was inspired by the release that same year of the movie The Merry Widow

Late 1930s Early 1940s Blue and White Chevron Stripe Dress - NEW! formal Forstmann Woolens Company was foundedMeasurements Size: Small Dress Bust: 36 38 inches + 91 95 cm Waist: 28 inches + 71 cm Hips: 42 inches + 107 cm Outside Shoulder to Outside Shoulder: 17 inches + 43 cm Bodice Length from Outside Shoulder: 15. 5 inches + 40 cm Total Length from Outside Shoulder: 46 inches + 117 cm Hem Length : 1 inches + 2. 5 cm Zipper Length: 7 inches + 18 cm Note: Measurements are taken from outside, flat and stretched from seam to seam. This is the maximum size