Delightful little handmade dark floral dress in white with small black polka dots and big painterly roses in dark red and pink. Fitted bodice with short sleeve and rounded neck in front and slightly lower cut v-shape to the back. Fitted waistband and full midi skirt sewn in gathers. Nylon side zip to fasten. Dress has belt loops but is missing the original belt. No labels, completely handmade. Fabric feels like a cotton, possibly with a small percentage of viscose to it.
A note on dating: As it is handmade it's hard to date perfectly, it also looks like it has been rarely worn. Fabric and design looks like genuine 60s era, zip is labeled opti and nylon, but looks vintage, 60s/70s maybe. Internal seams are finished with zigzag machine seams. I just can't say for sure, it may be a more contemporary design made with vintage materials, or a rarely worn original mid to late 60s piece.
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 Small. For your best fit please refer to the measurements. Measurements make these seem a bit larger than it is, it has quite a short side zip to get into so err on side of caution with the measurements
Fit on model: as shown
Chest: 36" (best fit 34" approx as fabric has no stretch)
Waist: 29"
Hip: free
Shoulder to natural waist: 14.8"
Shoulder seam to shoulder seam: 14.5"
Length: 41.5"
(There is a 1" hem on this)
CONDITION
Very good condition. Hem has been let down leaving the slightest crease, barely shows. Handmade dress, so please note some of the internal finishes aren't factory perfect, but it's a very well made piece.