50s handmade floral cotton dress in navy blue with pink roses and coral orange squares. Fitted bodice with subtly dropped waist and a high square neck. Wide shoulder straps and sleeveless design. Fitted dropped waist with a full skirt sewn in narrow gathers. Side metal zipper to fasten. No labels. Not entirely sure what the history of this is but I've had this print before and it was Alice Edwards "Italians" range, but this one is unlabeled and definitely handmade. Some internal sections of the construction looks more contemporary, so possibly made more recently from vintage fabric to a vintage pattern. Really gorgeous print.
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 Large. For your best fit please refer to the measurements.
Fit on model: clipped to fit
Chest: 39"
Waist: 32"
Dropped waist: 33.5"
Hip: free
Shoulder to underbust
Shoulder to natural waist: approx 15-15.5"
Shoulder to dropped waist: 16.5"
Length: 39.5"
(There is a 3" hem on this)
CONDITION
Very good condition. Dress is handmade and zip is handsewn in. Hem is finished with a running stitch. Internal interfacing is not overlocked.