This hourglass-shaped black cotton piqué late 1950s or early 1960s dress by Bobbie Brooks has the most darling rickrack trim at the boat-neckline and short sleeves, along with tiny bows for extra-added cuteness! Darts shape the dress from bust to hips. The skirt hem has a pleat for ease of walking and diamond-shaped gussets under the arms allow for ease of movement there, too. (The sleeves are designed all-in-one with the rest of the bodice, aside from these gussets, with no seams at the shoulders.) This perfect 3-season LBD in mid-weight cotton is unlined and fastens with a side seam metal zipper. It is in excellent condition. Please note the dress’s curvy fit, with its hip measurement proportionally a bit larger than the bust measurement (see below).
Size: XS-S with curvy fit
Bust: 35.5” flat to fit approx. 34-35”
Waist: 26.5” flat to fit approx. 25-26”
Hip: 39” flat to fit approx. 37-38”
Length: 41.5” from shoulder to hem in front
Underarm to waist length: 7.5”
Sleeve length: 6”
Sleeve opening: 11” flat (with slit at hem)
Shoulder to shoulder: approx. 14” (no seams)
Label: Bobbie Brooks
