This fabulous dress was made in the 1950's.
Made from grosgrain in salmon pink it has a bold floral print worked in black flock with accent detail in yellow and white.
It has a close fitting bodice with a deep v neck in the front and back, and the skirt is incredibly full, beyond a full circle due to the gathered inserts in the hem. Worn with petticoats it would give incredible volume to the skirt but even without a petticoat it stands out well, as shown in the photographs.
Measurements
The dress will best fit a 36-27-40 but to ensure it will fit you properly, please compare the measurements below to a similar piece you already own and note that there is no stretch to the fabric at all.
Flat bust 19"
Flat waist 14"
Hips free
Shoulder to waist 14"
Shoulder to hem 40.5" with no hem allowance
Circumference of skirt at hem 228"
Condition
Washed, pressed and ready to wear with the following points to note;
- very light wear and slight discolouration to the underarms
- small repair to the v-neck in the front and back
- it once had a lining which someone appears to have cut out - only seen on the inside
- a few slight areas of discolouration in the bodice but they really are minor