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Vintage 1950's Floral Dress vintage 1950's fit and flare 1950s cotton UK 10 US 6

About the Item

A true beauty of her time, this original 1950's cotton dress, with a pattern of wild flowers in shades of coral, pink, purple, yellow, white, and blue, surrounded with green foliage and a blue linear pattern, is just the piece to welcome the warmer season with. The rounded neckline is framed by a slim pointed collar. The simple shoulder line, sets off the short length sleeves, which are edged with turned up cuffs with details points to each external side. The fitted bodice, is accented by bust seams and tailored darts, which draw the eye to the cinched in waist-line. The near full circle cut of the skirt, radiates from small gathered pleats from beneath the waist seam, completing this dress in an iconic 1950's silhouette. This dress has been photographed with a medium petticoat, which is not included within the listing. Label: None Measurements of the Dress Armpit to Armpit: up to 38 inches Shoulder to Hem: 41.5 inches Waist: up to 29 inches Hips: up to 56 inches Neckline to End of Sleeve: 10 inches Shoulder to Waist: 16 inches Size: UK 10-12 US 6-8 Closures: This dress fastens along the nape with a 6.5 inch plastic zip and a hook and eye and along the side seam with a 11.5 inch plastic zip. Condition: This dress is in perfect vintage condition. Please refer to the photographs, as they form part of the condition report. Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water. Fabric: cotton, Vintage garments have been previously worn and lovingly cared for, they may however have a blemish or two. Here at Willow Hilson, we try our very best to note all the details of each garment, although we may sometimes overlook things, which we do apologise for. Please do not expect perfection, unless stated so. Please make sure you check all the measurements of the garment before purchasing. Vintage garment sizes are not the same as those of today. To ensure the best fit, we suggest you measure you favourite similar style garment and compare it to the measurements we have listed.
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: UK 10-12 US 6-8 (UK)Bust: 38 in (96.52 cm)Waist: 29 in (73.66 cm)Hip: 56 in (142.24 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 41.5 in (105.41 cm)
  • Style:
    Fifties (Of the Period)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Cheltenham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2682225900202

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