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<p>[QUOTE="Northern Lights Lodge, post: 4330585, member: 13464"]I post a lot on Ebay. I include measurements; as the sizes over the years have changed. Definitely include any damage (photos) - and any provenance. Care instructions/ thread content info if available on the dress (manufacturer's tag). Vintage wedding apparel (along with other vintage clothing) usually has a good return. If you need help re: measurements - include these. There are lots of videos and charts on line; this is one:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://medium.com/@SizelyApp/how-to-measure-a-dress-cf1abe1f95bf" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://medium.com/@SizelyApp/how-to-measure-a-dress-cf1abe1f95bf" rel="nofollow">https://medium.com/@SizelyApp/how-to-measure-a-dress-cf1abe1f95bf</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>In your case, I'd also add sleeve measurements from underarm to end of cuff. I also like to include the back measurement from under the arm seam to under the arm seam. </p><p><br /></p><p>It is a lovely dress, I should think someone would love to wear it!</p><p>Good luck!</p><p>Cheerio, Leslie[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Northern Lights Lodge, post: 4330585, member: 13464"]I post a lot on Ebay. I include measurements; as the sizes over the years have changed. Definitely include any damage (photos) - and any provenance. Care instructions/ thread content info if available on the dress (manufacturer's tag). Vintage wedding apparel (along with other vintage clothing) usually has a good return. If you need help re: measurements - include these. There are lots of videos and charts on line; this is one: [URL]https://medium.com/@SizelyApp/how-to-measure-a-dress-cf1abe1f95bf[/URL] In your case, I'd also add sleeve measurements from underarm to end of cuff. I also like to include the back measurement from under the arm seam to under the arm seam. It is a lovely dress, I should think someone would love to wear it! Good luck! Cheerio, Leslie[/QUOTE]
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