Description
This unusual 1960s novelty print cotton dress is labeled as made in Honolulu by Kahala, for the “Marjy Stevens Hawaiian Shop”, located in Arizona. I have not seen this exact scenic novelty print before, and have had no luck in researching it. It looks like a harbor scene, with 2 large buildings along the shore (warehouse and hotel, perhaps?) and a mountainside town in the distance, along with watercolor-style flowers and foliage in the foreground.
The sleeveless shift dress has bust darts to shape the fitted, scoop-neck bodice, and a slightly flared skirt. The rich blues, greens, pinks, and browns in the soft cotton sateen print fabric are accented with plain teal cotton trim at the underbust/high waist seam. The trim/waist seam curves down towards the center back of the dress, ending in a small bow with long ends. The dress is unlined and fastens in back with a nylon zipper. The back of the skirt has a wide inverted pleat that adds fullness to the otherwise relatively straight shape of the shift dress. There are 2 side seam hips pockets—hooray!
This 1960s Hawaiian dress by Kahala is in excellent condition, with no flaws to note.
Size: S to possibly M with smaller-size bust. Smallest fit at bust and shoulders.
- Bust: 37 inches flat, to fit 36 max.
- High waist (measured at seam/trim in front): 32 inches flat, to fit 31 max.
- Natural waist: 36 inches flat (intended for somewhat loose fit).
- Hip: 45 inches flat, to fit 42 max.
- Width at skirt hem: 56 inches flat.
- Length: 37 inches from shoulder to hem in front.
- Underarm to high waist seam, at sides: 5.5 inches.
- Waist to hem: approx. 21 inches.
- Shoulder to shoulder: 14 inches.
- Label: Made in Honolulu for Marjy Stevens Hawaiian Shop by Kahala
