A vintage shirt dress homemade from a floppy rayon fabric with a cheerful plaid or checked pattern in blue, green, black & yellow on a red background. It has an open neck with collar with revers, a fitted bodice with 3/4 sleeves, & flared skirt with 2 patch pockets with flaps; the front opens all the way down with red plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. There is a matching belt with fabric covered buckle. Probably made c. late 1950s or early 1960s judging by the slightly stiff papery interfacing, but has 1940s/50s look to it.
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Size: Suggested UK M/L 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: 20 1/2" (52.1cm) Waist: 17" (43.2cm) Belt length: smallest hole 31 1/2" (80cm), largest 35" (88.9cm) Hips (measured 7" below waist seam): 23" (58.4cm) Shoulder width seam to seam: 16" (40.6cm) Sleeve length shoulder to cuff 3/4 length: 17 1/2" (44.3cm) Sleeve width at widest point (armpit level): 7 1/2" (19cm) Cuff opening (the button is decorative & the cuff does not open): 5 1/8" (13cm) Bodice length nape to waist seam: 15" (38.2cm) Length nape to hem approx: 40" (101.6cm)
Condition: In very good condition, does not appear to have been worn much. Looking inside the dress the seams have raw edges (i.e they have not been whip stitched or overlocked) and have frayed a little. Has been carefully hand washed and 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.
