This is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent dresses I have come across to date. Made by Fine Feathers in Henley in Arden, with a glorious Tana Lawn fabric by Liberty of London this frock is truly scrumptious!
This is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent dresses I have come across to date. Made by Fine Feathers in Henley in Arden, with a glorious Tana Lawn fabric by Liberty of London this frock is truly scrumptious!
Having typically enjoyed a previous owner and possibly years of storage, vintage clothes will naturally bear some evidence of their age and history
Barefoot Vintage excellence rests upon item quality and so has never knowingly sold an item failing to meet that strict criteria
All flaws are detailed within the 'noteworthy' section of the item description (and photos where applicable)
New-old / dead stock | Unsold and back-stock merchandise from mid-century retailers with attached original tags |
Mint | Immaculate | may have been worn but bears no evidence |
Excellent | Excellent vintage condition | close to flawless with very few imperfections | has been worn but well maintained |
Very good | Very good vintage condition | light evidence of wear | wearable and flaws do not prevent use |
Fair | Imperfect in appearance | likely repairable with more financial investment than item is worth | remains wearable with care |
Study | Damaged beyond repair but suitable for study or costume use |
Are all vintage sizes different from modern sizes?
Size tags on vintage clothing by todays standards, are somewhat misleading. For example, a 1960s size 12 is roughly equivalent to a modern size 8 or 10. Moreover, fifty or 60 years ago a woman's waist was typically shorter, so a "medium sized" garment might not fit a modern medium sized woman today
How can I be sure your items will fit me?
Due to the fact that vintage and modern sizes differ so greatly Barefoot Vintage has included actual garment measurements as well as the modern size equivalent within every listing to try to help you determine a proper fit
There is also a link to the sizing guide on each product page for immediate reference
Barefoot Vintage highly recommends that purchasers take the time to measure themselves (or perhaps an owned garment) to ensure a proper fit ahead of ordering an item
Using an owned garment
Using Your Own Body Measurements
You will need to use a flexible measuring tape for all measurements and make sure the measuring tape is wrapped snugly but not too tightly as you need the measurement to be accurate
Please Note For coats add 3" - 5" to the measurement | for strapless items subtract 3" - 4" from your normal bra size for best fit
Please Note Most vintage garments are supposed to be worn at or above the natural waist, not below it
Please Note Women's vintage clothing can be narrow in the shoulders
Please Note This will be directly underneath the breasts
Please Note Most vintage garments are supposed to be worn at or above the natural waist, not below it
S | M | L | XL | |||||
Chest | 38" | 39" | 40-41" | 42-43" | 44-45" | 46-47" | 48-49" | 50-51" |
Waist | 30" | 31" | 32-33" | 34-35" | 36-37" | 38-39" | 40-41" | 42-43" |
US | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
UK | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
EU | 46 | 48 | 51 | 54 | 56 | 59 | 61 | 63 |
(Actual body measurements)
XS | S | M | L | |||||
Bust | 30-31" | 32" | 33-34" | 35-36" | 37-38" | 39-40" | 41-42" | 43-44" |
Waist | 22-23" | 24" | 25" | 26" | 27" | 28" | 29-30" | 31" |
Hip | 32-33" | 34" | 35" | 36" | 37" | 38" | 39-40" | 41" |
US | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
UK | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
EU France | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
EU Italy | 38 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
EU | 34 | 34 1/2 | 35 | 35 1/2 | 36 | 37 | 37 1/2 | 38 | 38 1/2 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
UK | 1 1/2 | 2 | 2 1/2 | 3 | 3 1/2 | 4 | 4 1/2 | 5 | 5 1/2 | 6 | 6 1/2 | 7 | 7 1/2 | 8 |
US | 4 | 4 1/2 | 5 | 5 1/2 | 6 | 6 1/2 | 7 | 7 1/2 | 8 | 8 1/2 | 9 | 9 1/2 | 10 | 10 1/2 |
If you have an old hat that fits comfortably simply measure the inside circumference of the head opening of the hat to establish your accurate vintage hat size
Please Note Vintage hats are not always marked with a size so you really need to know your head measurement and the hat circumference of the hat for sale
Please Note Do not pull the tape too tight or it will give you a measurement for a tightly fitted hat
Having finished these steps you will now have your hat size for the normal vintage hat
HAT SIZE 6 7/8 = 21 5/8" = 54.9 cm
HAT SIZE 7 = 22" = 55.8 cm
HAT SIZE 7 1/8 = 22 3/8" = 56.8 cm
HAT SIZE 7 1/4 = 22 3/4" = 57.7 cm
HAT SIZE 7 3/8 = 23 1/8" = 58.7 cm
HAT SIZE 7 1/2 = 23 1/2" = 59.6 cm
HAT SIZE 7 5/8 = 23 7/8" = 60.6 cm
HAT SIZE 7 3/4 = 24 1/4" =61.5 cm
HAT SIZE 7 7/8 = 24 5/8" = 62.5 cm
HAT SIZE 8 = 25" = 63.5 cm
Please Note The sizes taken for hat measurement are the internal hat circumference, hat height and brim size if any
Please Note The Shoe length should be about 0.5" or 1.25 cm longer than foot length
Example A 10" foot needs a shoe at least 10.5" long
All UK purchases below £50 are shipped using the Royal Mail ‘Recorded Signed For’ postal service
All UK purchases above £50 are shipped using the Royal Mail 'Special Delivery' postal service
All EU and international purchases are shipped using the Royal Mail 'International Tracked & Signed' postal service
Note You will be required to sign for the delivery, however should you be unavailable a card will be left to notify you of an attempted delivery after which you will be able to arrange an alternative delivery day to suit your schedule
Please allow 2-3 working days for Royal Mail 'Recorded Signed For' deliveries from date of despatch
Please allow 1-2 working days for Royal Mail 'Special Delivery' deliveries from date of despatch
Please allow 3-7 working days for Royal Mail 'International Tracked & Signed' deliveries from date of despatch*
*Purchases over £500 can also be shipped via 'Tracked & Signed' within 1-4 days (please contact us at the point of ordering to request a shipping quotation)
All purchases made before 1pm will be shipped within 1 working day of purchase
All purchases made after 1pm will be shipped within 3 working days of purchase
Note Royal Mail 'Special Delivery' is not available for purchases made after 1pm or at weekends
Items lost or damaged in transit are fully insured to £50 when using 'Recorded Signed For' shipping
Items lost or damaged in transit are fully insured to order value when using 'Special Delivery' shipping
Items lost or damaged in transit are fully insured to £250 when using 'International Tracked & Signed' shipping, however insurance cover can be increased upon request but will alter the overall shipping cost
Shipping is FREE for all UK purchases when shopping with Barefoot Vintage
Domestic & International shipping for Jewellery items is FREE when shopping with Barefoot Vintage
Shipping for items OVER £150 is FREE for all EU & International purchases when shopping with Barefoot Vintage
FREE EU and International shipping is calculated in the checkout system for each unique destination
Barefoot Vintage does not refund delivery charges (please see our Returns Policy for full details)
When returning an item to Barefoot Vintage the purchaser is responsible for any return shipping costs
When ordering from outside the EU, the purchaser may be subjected to customs charges (please contact your local customs and excise office for details)
Typically these customs or excise duties are charged once an order reaches its country of destination
As the purchaser is responsible for these charges it is advisable to contact the relevant customs office for estimated costs before purchasing
Barefoot Vintage is happy to provide tailored shipping costs for purchases requiring a specific method and destination
Should a purchase require alternative shipping to those detailed above please contact us for assistance