When you start looking into buying vintage clothing then you have to remember that many dresses were small in size (a modern 8-12).
The trouble is that most will probably not have the original labels in but if they do then remember that we have all grown considerably since the war.
A 1950/s early 1960s size 14 is more often the same as our size 10.
Skirts can easily be altered by moving buttons but you will need to see if you bought a coat or top if it showed enough excess to alter.
The 1950’s cotton dresses were very high quality and in fact you will most probably find that vintage clothing is often cheaper and better quality than their modern day equivalents.
Many were fully lined and extra details such as popper tags in the shoulders to secure bra straps as no underwear was shown in the fifties.
One trick for stubborn zips is to try rubbing them with a lead pencil or a plain white candle.
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