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1950s Du-Rite Floral Cotton Dress With Dropped Waist

About the Item

This charming 1950s cotton sun dress with a softly abstracted floral print in soft pastel shades in pink, blue, green and grey is a lovely piece for summer. It features a dropped waist with piping and V shaping to the front and back. There are princess seams to contour the bodice, a full calf length skirt with a soft net lining for additional volume and a central zip fastening at the reverse. This lovely dress is in excellent vintage condition, from Canadian label Du-Rite. Would fit up to US size 6, UK size 10. Would best suit US size 6, UK size 10. Our model is a UK 6-8 and 5ft 4in. (163cm) and this dress was a great fit on her.
  • Designer:
    Du-Rite
  • Brand:
    Du-Rite
  • Dimensions:
    Length: 42 in (106.68 cm)Marked Size: 6 (US)Bust: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Waist: 27 in (68.58 cm)Hip: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5506554961

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