Help with Size Interpretation on Vintage Dress from Sue Brett Collection?

[Sheila Chase]

Can anyone help me understand what size this tag shows for a dress in the Sue Brett Collection?

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

That is an odd size. It looks oversized. So best to use measurements. Maybe someone else has seen a B0 * before.

 

[dollsntrolls]

I've never seen that, but I am completely mistrustful of label sizing - and it changes from country to country and era to era. I recommend checking the bust-waist-hips against a modern size chart for the country you are selling/presenting. I also like to check the shoulder to waist, about mid-shoulder, then straight down to belly button level. This will tell you if the torso is long enough for a taller person, someone with a larger bust, or if it is shorter than average, which would make it teen/juniors or petite. B 0 likely means something to the company, but how on earth are we supposed to know what that is! Which, could also mean it was a sample or second or had a factory defect.

 

[Sheila Chase]

Wonderful information. Thank you for taking the time to share. This dress will be difficult to measure since the dress is one where the top part blouses over the bottom. I may re-donate. I figure, too, that the dress is a sample dress. Thank you so much.