An elegant 1950s vintage day dress, with great details! The bodice is shirtwaist style, with rounded lapels accented by corded trim. Sleeves are 3/4 length. The straight skirt has a small kick pleat with slit, front and center. Oh, and pockets, designed to stand away from the body, and also set off by the corded trim. I have styled the dress in some photos with a black leather belt from my closet - it is not included with purchase.
SIZE: Label size 14 1/2
Measurements | Inches | Cm |
Bust | 43" | 109 |
Shoulders | 15.5" | 39.5 |
Waist | 30" | 76 |
Hips | 44" | 111.75 |
Bodice length from shoulder seam | 16" | 40.5 |
Skirt length | 26" | 66 |
Sweep | 49" | 124.5 |
FABRIC/COLORS: Woven gingham in two shades of brown - they remind me of milk chocolate and dark chocolate. The corded trim is closer to the dark chocolate. Fiber burn test suggests a blend of natural and synthetic - I'm thinking cotton and acetate.
TAGS: Lordleigh Original, California
CLOSURES: The dress closes in front - three self-fabric covered buttons for the bodice, a hook & eye at the waist, and a 9" nylon zipper below the waist.
CONDITION: No stains, holes, tears or other issues noted.