A super vintage 1950s dress by 'St. Michael' (i.e. Marks & Spencer), made from drapey rayon fabric with a pictorial novelty print depicting small boats on shimmering water in black & white on a cinnamon brown background. Unusually cut, it has a dolman bodice with inset V-neck overlapping, draped bib panel, 3/4 length sleeves, & very flared skirt pleated & gathered into the low waist seam. There is a side opening with painted metal 'Swift' zip, & a matching belt with self-covered buckle.
Please study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description.
Size: Suggested UK XS (Marked Bust 34", hips 36" length 45 1/2" but MEASURES SMALLER - actually to fit a person approx. 32 bust, 25 waist) Please check measurements below: All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate (with approx. metric equivalent): Bust pit to pit: 17" (cm) Waist: 12 1/2" (33cm) Belt: smallest hole 22" (55.8cm), largest hole 25 1/2" (64.7cm) Hips: Free Sleeve length from centre of neck back to cuff: 21 1/2" (54.5 cm) Sleeve width at widest point (armpit level): 7 3/4" (17.7 cm) Cuff opening approx. : 5" (12.7cm) Bodice length nape to waist seam: 14 1/2" (36.8cm) Approx. length (nape to hem): 44 1/2 (113cm)
Condition: In excellent condition overall, appears seldom worn - on close examination there is some tuftiness & faint pull marks along some of the seams, a frequent occurrence in garments made from this type of fabric which seems to be due to the manufacturing process. Has been carefully hand washed & steamed prior to listing
I have a no returns policy - please check the above measurements and compare to a similar garment of your own before buying - no refund offered for items that don’t fit.
