A vintage late 1950s dress, home made from waffle-textured cotton with a cheerful print of large red spots or polka dots with scattered floral clusters in yellow, green & blue on white background. It has a short sleeved Dolman bodice with wide squared-off round neckline, applied white pointed collar, & opens to the waist with 5 dished white plastic buttons; the skirt is flared, with 2 box-pleats at the front which also form the pocket entries at the top, & is gathered by shirring into the waist. It fastens at the side with a silver-coloured metal 'DEV' zip, & there is a co-ordinating red vinyl belt with brass buckle.
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Size: Suggested to fit a bust 30"-32" max. Womens UK XS fairly short fitting (please check measurements below) All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate (with approx. metric equivalent): Bust approx.: 16 1/2" (42cm) Waist: 14 1/2" (36.8cm) Belt: smallest hole: 29 1/2" (74.8 cm) Hips: free Arm opening: 6 1/4" (15.8cm) Bodice length nape to waist seam: 14 1/2" (36.8cm) Length nape to hem: 37 1/2" (95.2cm)
Condition: In very good condition overall - there is slight wear at the armpits - a repair to the centre back, about 4" below the collar (arrowed) - some of the waist shirring has been re-stitched - a few scattered surface snags/drawn threads & pulls (e.g. circled area on back & close up of hem) - the belt has edge-wear, foxing on the back, & an extra hole has been punched. Has been carefully hand washed & steamed prior to listing but a faint Febreze type perfume remains.
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.
