Late 1950s or early 1960s sleeveless sheath dress.
- Textured paisley and dot tiny print.
- Boat neck, Y-shaped bodice seams, nipped waist, and multiple hip seams on the straight skirt for shaping.
- Unlined.
- Metal back zip with top hook&eye.
From the estate of Dorothy E., of the fabulous wardrobe. Shown with our 50s cream floral tapestry purse, available here, at Bee Dee Vintage on Etsy.
Labels: none - almost certainly home sewn by Dorothy, a skilled seamstress
Fiber/Care: unmarked, but feels like a cotton/rayon blend, hand-washable
Condition: a few minor smudges at the back shoulder (see photo), a few teensy pulls in the embroidered design. the hem was previously taken up 1". Shown with our modern belt (from Target), not included.
*This dress is freshly cleaned and ready to wear.*
Garment Measurements:
shoulders: 13.5"/34cm
bodice: 15.5"/39cm
bust: 35"/89cm plus seams
waist: 26"/66cm
length: 39.5"/100.25cm
For reference, model is 5'5", measures b: 35.5 (32D), w: 26.5, h: 35.5, and usually wears a U.S. modern size 2/4. Dress is not clipped to fit.
☞ Our items are not newly manufactured "vintage style" pieces. They are true vintage, at least 20 years old. Please read condition report provided above. ☜
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