Bright and cheerful 50s cotton day dress by Alice Edwards, from the Italians range. Bold blue and purple floral print with vivid flowers. Boidce is fitted and has two contrasting lilac bands, one to the emphasize the waistline and the other the underbust. Two small bow adornments to the front bodice. Wide rounded neck and short sleeves. Skirt is lovely and full and falls in neat box pleats from the waistband. Back metal zipper fastener.
Dress is pictured with a petticoat which is not included in the sale.
SIZE
The dress is labeled a vintage size 14 but fits approx like a Small. For your best fit please refer to the measurements.
Chest: 37"
Waist: 27.5" to a tight 28"
Hip: free
Shoulder to underbust: 10.5"
Shoulder to waist: 15.5"
Shoulder seam to shoulder seam: 15.5"
Length: 40.5"
(There is a generous 3.5" hem on this)
CONDITION
Very good condition with some small speck marks to the lilac bands and a couple of faint possibly rust spots, one on the skirt and one on the shoulder, though these do hide well in the busy print. See photos.