This wonderfully vibrant dress was made in the late 1940's or early 1950's.
Made from textured cotton, which feels like brushed cotton but is cool to the touch, it has a bright blue base with a bold floral and stripe print worked in white and highlight detail worked black.
It has a close fitting bodice which fastens with pairs of buttons, a metal side zip, neat accent cuffs and a broadly pleated skirt.
The fabric has been cleverly cut and used in different directions to highlight the details of the dress.
Measurements
It is not meant to be close fitting in the bust or the bodice pleats will be overstretched. It will best fit up to a 36-29-42 but to ensure that it will fit you properly, please compare the measurements below to a similar piece you already own;
Flat bust 19"
Flat waist 15"
Flat hip 22"
Shoulders between sleeves 14"
Underarm sleeve length 4.5"
Flat cuff 5.5"
Shoulder to waist 16"
Shoulder to hem 40" with no hem allowance
Circumference of skirt at hem 64"
Condition
Has been washed, pressed and is ready to wear with the following points to note;
- belt loops but no belt
- one small dark mark on the left skirt side seam - you can feel the mark but it didn't come off when washed - as the print is black it is only really seen when you are actually looking for it