1990s Searle Purple Linen Shirt Dress
Fabricated in purple colored linen, close in shade to Pantone’s Liberty
Two-piece button down collar
Button down extended tab collar stand
Button down flap chest pockets
Fastens all the way down center front with faux horn plastic buttons
Great as a shirt dress or as a duster
Storm flap detail at back nodding to the current trenchcoat trend
Full length sleeves with two button cuffs
Pockets set in side seams at hip
1/2” blind hem
***Belt not included
Maker: Searle
Condition: Very good. The lining was a synthetic and had issues so I very carefully removed it. (you may notice small remnants along the seams) Minor fade/discoloration to inside center back collar. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Vintage Size: 10 looks to best suit up to a modern Medium. Please use measurements below.
Neck: 15.5”
Shoulder: 17.25”
Bust: 46”
Waist: 43”
Hips: 42”
Sweep: 41”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 47.5”
Sleeve length: 14” underarm 20.5” overarm
bicep: 19”
Sleeve Cuff Opening: 8”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Fabricated in purple colored linen, close in shade to Pantone’s Liberty
Two-piece button down collar
Button down extended tab collar stand
Button down flap chest pockets
Fastens all the way down center front with faux horn plastic buttons
Great as a shirt dress or as a duster
Storm flap detail at back nodding to the current trenchcoat trend
Full length sleeves with two button cuffs
Pockets set in side seams at hip
1/2” blind hem
***Belt not included
Maker: Searle
Condition: Very good. The lining was a synthetic and had issues so I very carefully removed it. (you may notice small remnants along the seams) Minor fade/discoloration to inside center back collar. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Vintage Size: 10 looks to best suit up to a modern Medium. Please use measurements below.
Neck: 15.5”
Shoulder: 17.25”
Bust: 46”
Waist: 43”
Hips: 42”
Sweep: 41”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 47.5”
Sleeve length: 14” underarm 20.5” overarm
bicep: 19”
Sleeve Cuff Opening: 8”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Fabricated in purple colored linen, close in shade to Pantone’s Liberty
Two-piece button down collar
Button down extended tab collar stand
Button down flap chest pockets
Fastens all the way down center front with faux horn plastic buttons
Great as a shirt dress or as a duster
Storm flap detail at back nodding to the current trenchcoat trend
Full length sleeves with two button cuffs
Pockets set in side seams at hip
1/2” blind hem
***Belt not included
Maker: Searle
Condition: Very good. The lining was a synthetic and had issues so I very carefully removed it. (you may notice small remnants along the seams) Minor fade/discoloration to inside center back collar. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Vintage Size: 10 looks to best suit up to a modern Medium. Please use measurements below.
Neck: 15.5”
Shoulder: 17.25”
Bust: 46”
Waist: 43”
Hips: 42”
Sweep: 41”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 47.5”
Sleeve length: 14” underarm 20.5” overarm
bicep: 19”
Sleeve Cuff Opening: 8”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
