Vintage 1950s Party Dress - Stunning Candy Stripe Woven Cotton w Rhinestones + Peter Pan Collar Shirtwaist Size L

♛Details

Show-stopping vintage 1950s shirtwaist of  high-quality espresso cotton brocade with embossed blossoms in candy hues. Contrast collar, batwing bodice, rhinestone shank buttons, sweeping skirt w mitered stripes!

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•Closures: side metal zipper, front buttons

•Designer/Labels: no, but seems commercially made by a better company

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♛Measurements

About a modern size L (or roomy M); please allow room for ease and the kind of fit you prefer. Interior fabric allowances and darts allow tailoring larger or smaller. Make sure you allow for enough room to get the kind of fit you like.

Bust (underarm area measured flat, then doubled) to about 44"/tight 46" (batwing fit, so can drape to fit smaller, too)

Waist about 30"/tight 31" unbelted

Hips full

Center shoulder to waist seam about 17"

Shoulder to hem about 45" and has about 1" hem

Armhole circumference about 19"

Sleeves about 9"

Shoulders - no seams

♛Condition

Great vintage shape, crisply preserved and unfaded. 70+ years old.

There's a subtle hint of age creaminess to the inner rim of the ivory collar, mainly mentioned because I take picky notes. Dress presents impeccably, like the images.

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Our pieces are true vintage with a history and a past life, not newly made reproductions. Minor signs of previous use and age are normal and expected for all true vintage pieces. Flaws and issues are carefully noted/photographed, and our detailed photos give you a good idea of the look of each garment. We're happy to answer any questions you might have to help you with online purchasing.