Vintage 1950s Dress - Darling Pastel Lavender Purple Cotton Shirtwaist w Big Lace-Trimmed Pockets Size L to XL

♛Details

•Highlights: fitted shirtwaist bodice; oversized collar; nipped waist; full skirt with big pockets

•Fabrics: cotton, cotton crochet lace

•Lined: no

•Closures: Lucite buttons

•Designer/Labels: no

All accessories (belts, jewelry, crinolines, pins, etc.) are for style inspiration only unless indicated.

♛Measurements

 Fits about a modern L to XL cusp; please allow room for fit/ease!

Bust (underarm area measured flat, then doubled) to about 42"/taut 44"

Waist about 30"/taut 31" unbelted (can unsnap to fudge about 32")

Hips full

Shoulder to waist seam about 16 3/4"

Shoulder to hem about 40"

Shoulders seam to seam about 16 3/4"

Sleeves about 7 1/2"

Armhole opening about 19"

♛Condition

Very good vintage shape. Cleaned. 65+ years old.

A former owner patched from behind two tiny holes to the rear skirting as well as the corner of a skirt pocket, as shown in close-ups. These minor imperfections don't attraction attention when worn but are factored into pricing.

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Our pieces are true vintage with a history and a past life, not newly made reproductions. You should expect to see minor signs of age and previous use in all vintage clothing, especially the older pieces. We are happy to answer any questions you might have to help you with online purchasing.