Beautiful autumn/winter dress from the early 50s in a soft cornflower blue with small colourful slubby rainbow flecks woven into the fabric. Elegant collegiate / governess style design with a high neck finished with a sewn in white collar. Beautifully fitted bodice with long slim sleeves and six buttons to the front. Natural waist is snugly darted in and the waistband is drop and features an interesting strap and covered belt buckle design to the front of the waist. Skirt falls in neat pleats with a soft full fit. No makers labels.
SIZE
The dress is not labeled with a size but fits approx like a Small. For your best fit please refer to the measurements.
Fit on model: as shown
Chest: 36" (best fit smaller, would advice for 33-34")
Underbust: 31.5"
Waist: 27.5"
Dropped waist: 33"
Shoulder to natural waist: 15"
Shoulder to dropped waist: 18.5"
Sleeve from underarm to cuff: 14.5"
Length: 41"
(There is a 1.5" hem on this)
CONDITION
Very good condition. This has a theatre stamp to the back of the neck on the seam allowance, not visible when worn, but the condition is very good, no noticeable flaws to note and no signs of alterations or stage wear, presents beautifully. Some very very slight discolouration to the inside of the white collar, but this doesn't show when worn. Collar is handsewn in so could be removed if desired. A very very very faint streak on the shoulder, see last photo.