A rare vintage early 1950s American dress made by 'Marion McCoy Originals' from fine jersey knit fabric which feels like pure wool in a lovely chartreuse or yellowy light olive green colour. It has a wrap over dolman style bodice with a plunging V neckline & stand collar, strongly padded shoulders with pleats at the front, 3/4 length sleeves, & generously flared skirt. There is a side opening with silver metal 'Serval' zip, & belt loops but no belt.
NB: The belt shown is NOT included and is not for sale
Please study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description.
Size: Suggested UK S/M - Shown on a mannequin with a 36" bust (please check measurements below)
All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate. (with approx. metric equivalent):
Bust (dolman style): 19" (48.3cm)
Waist: 14 1/2" (36.8cm)
Hips (measured 7" below the waist seam): 23" (58.4cm)
Sleeve length (3/4 length) centre of neck back to cuff: 26 1/2" (67.3cm)
Sleeve width at widest point (armpit level): 7 1/2" (19cm)
Sleeve width at cuff: 4 1/2" (11.4cm)
Bodice length nape to waist seam: 16 1/2" (41.9cm)
Length nape to hem approx: 48" (121.9cm)
Condition:
In very condition, especially for a jersey garment of this age, with light wear overall - The dress has been let out at the sides of the bodice at some point, and there are some marks & pin sized holes along the original stitch line. There are 3 pin holes to the back of the right cuff (circled), a tiny repair to the neck back (circled), and a small light mark to the upper back (arrowed). On close examination there is very feint discolouration to the armpits. Has been thoroughly steamed prior to listing but not cleaned.
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.
