This fabulous floral frock was made in the 1950's and is labelled 'The Bonnie Blue Co.'
Made from semi sheer nylon - so you'll need to wear a slip - it has a pale purple base and vibrant floral print in purple, pink, green and white. A button through design it has a neat collar and the neck can be worn buttoned high or open, giving you two different looks. It has a patch pocket on the left bodice and two more on the skirt. It also still has the original belt.
I believe this was originally a chore dress, designed to be worn over your clothes to keep them clean, but it is far too pretty for that and - when worn with a slip - makes the perfect summer day dress.
Measurements
The dress will best fit up to a 38-30-42 maximum but to ensure that it will fit you properly, please compare the measurements below to a similar piece you already own;
Flat bust 19.5"
Flat waist 15"
Flat hip 22
Underarm sleeve length 4.25"
Flat cuff 6.25"
Shoulder to waist 16"
Shoulder to hem 47" with no hem allowance
Shoulders between sleeves 15"
Circumference of skirt at hem 80"
Condition
Very good. Has been washed, pressed and ready to wear with the following points to note;
- there is a 3mm dark mark on the left hip pocket - see photo
- there is a very pale pinkish mark on the left bodice near the underarm - see photo
- the belt was once buttoned and still retains two buttonholes - doesn't impact wear but it is something to be aware of
- main issue is there is a visible line where the hem has been dropped