Beautiful 50s plaid cotton dress in a soft check pattern in shades of blue, green, turquoise and pale moss. Really great design, understated, but with such a beautiful cut and details. Fitted bodice with a gathered and piped neckline with a beautifully scooped neck and curved underbust. Waist is sewn on the bias to give it some soft give and the waistband has a small rolled trim. Skirt is a generous midi length and a classic full fit sewn in neat tiny gathers. Side metal zipper to fasten.
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 Medium. For your best fit please refer to the measurements.
Fit on model: clipped to fit
Chest: 37" stretches to 38"
Underbust: approx 33"
Waist: 28" to 29" stretched
Hip: free
Shoulder to underbust: 11-11.5"
Shoulder to natural waist: 16.5" (waist is bias cut so may shorten a bit as it stretches on the width)
Length: 43"
(There is a 2" hem on this)
CONDITION
Very good condition.
-Hem has been taken up but original hem is intact underneath the fold, so easily let down if desired.
-Tiny little nick in the top of the zipper placket. Tiny scuff on the piping by the zip on the waistband.