Description
This deadstock 1950s white dress in a dainty cutwork-stripe fabric has a semi-full skirt and an attached “sash” at the slightly dropped waist, below a fitted, cap-sleeve bodice. The sash panel is trimmed with a large bow at the center front. Small gathers below the dropped waist seam (at high hip) add fullness to the calf-length skirt. Diagonal and vertical darts shape the bust and waist. The dress fastens in back with a metal zipper. The lightweight white fabric is probably a blend of acetate and either rayon or cotton, still crisp with its original fabric finish. It is unlined and fairly sheer, so you will want a slip underneath this sweet 1950s day dress. In excellent to mint condition, unworn, the dress has no flaws to note. It would be lovely to wear for a summer event or party, or for a less formal bridal look!
Size: XS (vintage 1950s size 12)
- Bust: 34.5 inches flat. Should fit approx. 32 to 34 max, around a 32B.
- Waist: 26 inches flat, to fit up to 25 max.
- Dropped waist seam at high hip: 31 inches flat, to fit max 30.
- Hips: 46 inches flat (full).
- Length: 45 inches from shoulder to hem.
- Underarm to high hip seam, at bottom edge of sash panel: 11.5 inches.
- Shoulder to shoulder: 13.5 inches.
- Sleeve length: 4.25 inches.
- Sleeve opening: 11 inches flat, total.
- Width at hem: 67 inches total (33.5 flat, doubled).
- Label: none but lot/size label and size hangtag
