Utterly deliscious 50s cotton summer dress in a sweet mint green colour with a floral border print of large purple flowers and smaller scattered blue flowers descending towards the hem. Fitted bodice with v-neck and collar and sleeveless cut. Wide waistband which fastens to the side hotsell seam with a metal zipper. Midi skirt with striking full circle sweet. No labels.
Dress is pictured with a petticoat which is not included in the sale.
SIZE
The dress is not labeled with a size but fits approx like a XS, approx a UK6. With the wide fitted waist and side zipper fastening, this is quite snug to get into over the shoulders. For your best fit please refer to the measurements.
Fit on model: This is much too small, does not zip up.
Chest: 32"
Underbust: 30"
Waist: tight 24"
Hip: free
Shoulder to top of waistband: 15"
Shoulder to bottom of waistband: 16.5"
Length: 45" nape to hem
Sweep: full circle
(There is a very short hem on this)
CONDITION
Very good condition. Zipper has been replaced but with an original metal zip from the era, some small signs of old stitching and slight wear around the zipper, but nothing noticeable when worn. There are two small grey pen tip sized marks to the side of the back of the bodice, see photo. And two even smaller pin prick sized marks on the front of the skirt, see photos. Neither particularly noticeable when worn.
Product code: 50s MINT green BORDER print floral cotton hotsell summer / sun dress - Mid Century full skirted dress - xs