Striped Linen Sun Dress With Built-in Crinoline, C.1960

About the Item

Adorable striped candy confection! C.1960 party dress in a linen blend heavy striped fabric in shades of hot pink, orangey-red, royal blue and white. It zips and hooks at the back with acetate lining in the bodice and a netted built-in crinoline at the skirt. The design has unique details including a fitted bodice, pleating at the side panels and faux flap pockets at the hem. It is pure sugar and spice! No design label present ... perhaps a custom order with style tag at the base of the zipper as shown in photograph 14. CONDITION The dress makes a wonderful impression and has been professionally cleaned. It is in great condition with some signs of wear and use. There is a rust spot at the inside acetate lining of the bodice which cannot be seen on the exterior, please see photograph 13 near the right hand strap. There is the slightest hint of discoloration under the arms which I only noticed under the photography lights, please see photograph 16. The strap stitched at the bodice are showing and could be tightened, please see photograph 15. It appears that there may have been an alteration at the bodice as shown in photograph 17 and perhaps alterations at the straps as well, please see photograph 18. SIZING & MEASUREMENTS Marked a size 8 though it best fits a modern day size 4 with attention to the following measurements. For visual reference, the mannequin in the photographs is a size 4. Bust 32" Waist 24" Full Hips 42" Strap From Top of Shoulder to Top of Bodice 6" Approximate Shoulder Length From Outside of Strap to Strap 13" Length From Shoulder to Hem 39" Length From Shoulder to Waist 16"

Dimensions:

Length: 39 in (99.06 cm)Marked Size: 8 (Best Fits Size 4) (US)Bust: 32 in (81.28 cm)Waist: 24 in (60.96 cm)Hip: 42 in (106.68 cm)

Style:

Party Dress (Of the Period)

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

1960-1969

Material Notes:

Heavy striped linen blend with acetate lining at the bodice and netted crinoline at the skirt.

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Altered (not by designer). Very good condition with some signs of wear and use. Please see description and photographs 13, 15 & 16 for details. Possible alterations at bodice and straps, please see photographs 17 & 18. Professionally cleaned and ready for wear.

Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU487315498292

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