The 1951 instruction, for the first time in years, included a section, Chapter 4, on Naval Academy Midshipmen
SIZE XXS/XS XXS*BODY: Bust: fits bust around 32-33/ 82-84 cm Waist: fits waist around 24-25/ 62-64 cm Hips: fits hips around 33-34/ 84-86 cm XS*BODY: Bust: fits bust around 33-34/ 84-88 cm Waist: fits waist around 25-26/ 64-68 cm Hips: fits hips around 33-35/ 86-90 cm *GARMENT: Waist: +/- 22.8/ 58 cm Sleeve length with shoulder: +/- 25.7/ 65.5 cm Front length: +/- 48.4/ 123 cm SIZE S/M/L/XL S*BODY: Bust: fits bust around 34-36/ 88-92 cm Waist: fits waist around 26-28/ 68-72 cm Hips: fits hips around 35-37/ 90-94 cm M*BODY: Bust: fits bust around 36-38/ 92-96 cm Waist: fits waist around 28-30/ 72-76 cm Hips: fits hips around 37-38/ 94-98 cm L*BODY: Bust: fits bust around 38-39/ 96-100 cm Waist: fits waist around 30-31/76-80 cm Hips: fits hips around 38-40/ 98-102 cm XL*BODY Bust: fits bust around 39-42/ 100-108 cm Waist: fits waist around 31-35 / 80-90 cm Hips: fits hips around 40-43 / 102-110 cm *GARMENT: Waist: +/- 25.1/ 64cm Sleeve length with shoulder: +/- 26.5/ 67.5 cm Front length: +/- 48.4/ 123 cm SIZE XXL *BODY: Bust: fits bust around 42-45/ 108-116 cm Waist: fits waist around 35-37/ 90-94 cm Hips: fits hips around 43-46/ 110-118 cm *GARMENT: Waist: +/- 26.7/ 68 cm Sleeve length with shoulder: +/- 27.1/ 69 cm Front length: +/- 48.4/ 123 cm *Please note, those garment measurements refer to the garment itself and are taken flat, so youll need to double them when necessary
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The square neckline and puff sleeves are a nod to the Regency era, while the sleek black velvet keeps it modern
You can even add a topcoat like a wax finish or Fusion Tough Coat for extra protection, but not necessary unless you know it will get heavy-duty use
Perfect for casual outings or refined gatherings, it captures a sense of simplicity and delight
