Vintage Early 1950s Coat Dress - Mustard Grey Gold Ombre Shadow Plaid Shirtwaist Size L to XL

♛Details

Vintage early 1950s cusper babe with white-capped buttons marching down that bias-cut placket all the way to the hem, coat dress style. This type of shadow plaid cotton shot through with a tight gold metallic stripe was often seen used for Western blouses and shirts. Lends this pretty frock a casual ranch mood. Belt included.

•Closures: front buttons

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♛Measurements

About a modern size volup L to XL; please allow room for ease and the kind of fit you prefer. Darts inside to alter somewhat smaller or larger. Make sure you allow for enough room to get the kind of fit you like. Very slight give to cotton fabric when pulled tight/taut, wherever noted.

Bust (underarm area measured flat across, then doubled) to about 44"/tight 45"

Waist about 36"/tight 37" unbelted

Hips full/to about 55" (~10" below waist seam)

Shoulder to waist about 16 1/2"

Shoulder to hem about 43" + 1 3/4"

Shoulders suit about 16" - 17"

Sleeves about 9 3/4"

♛Condition

Great vintage shape overall. Crisp, vibrant color.

Nitpicks: the 10 original clear celluloid buttons are all intact and perfectly functional, but four are missing the central white "cap." Belt feels floppy/worn-in compared to dress fabric, but still usable.

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