1950s Cotton Floral Dress
Fabricated in a plain weave cotton with a lovely floral print in greens, turquoise and purples
Wide neckline with a scalloped front edge
Sleeveless with no shoulder seams
Fitted with bust darts in the front and back
Original raffia belt included
Single belt loop set into waist seam at wearer’s left.
Four panel flared skirt with a pocket set into the wearer’s right side seam
Fastens with a metal toothed National brand zipper down the side seam
1/2” blind hem
raw/cut seams
Maker: Unknown. No labels. Likely home sewn.
Condition: Good. I made a 1.5” repair to the back panel behing the armhole. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: looks to best suit a modern XS. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: No defined shoulder seam
Bust: 33”
Waist: 24”
Hips: full
Sweep: 120”
Length from Shoulder to Waist seam: 15.5”
Length from Waist seam to Hem: 24.25”
Sleeve Opening: 14.5”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Fabricated in a plain weave cotton with a lovely floral print in greens, turquoise and purples
Wide neckline with a scalloped front edge
Sleeveless with no shoulder seams
Fitted with bust darts in the front and back
Original raffia belt included
Single belt loop set into waist seam at wearer’s left.
Four panel flared skirt with a pocket set into the wearer’s right side seam
Fastens with a metal toothed National brand zipper down the side seam
1/2” blind hem
raw/cut seams
Maker: Unknown. No labels. Likely home sewn.
Condition: Good. I made a 1.5” repair to the back panel behing the armhole. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: looks to best suit a modern XS. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: No defined shoulder seam
Bust: 33”
Waist: 24”
Hips: full
Sweep: 120”
Length from Shoulder to Waist seam: 15.5”
Length from Waist seam to Hem: 24.25”
Sleeve Opening: 14.5”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Fabricated in a plain weave cotton with a lovely floral print in greens, turquoise and purples
Wide neckline with a scalloped front edge
Sleeveless with no shoulder seams
Fitted with bust darts in the front and back
Original raffia belt included
Single belt loop set into waist seam at wearer’s left.
Four panel flared skirt with a pocket set into the wearer’s right side seam
Fastens with a metal toothed National brand zipper down the side seam
1/2” blind hem
raw/cut seams
Maker: Unknown. No labels. Likely home sewn.
Condition: Good. I made a 1.5” repair to the back panel behing the armhole. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: looks to best suit a modern XS. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: No defined shoulder seam
Bust: 33”
Waist: 24”
Hips: full
Sweep: 120”
Length from Shoulder to Waist seam: 15.5”
Length from Waist seam to Hem: 24.25”
Sleeve Opening: 14.5”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
