![50s NOVELTY LION AND PALM TREE BACKLESS HALTER DRESS - XS](http://sartorialmatters.co.uk/cdn/shop/products/P2490432_835817c7-c2d3-46e0-8097-616cdc775d6c_{width}x.jpg?v=1617889126)
Very sweet handmade 50s dress in brown cotton with the most adorable little red lion and palm tree print. Fitted bodice with high collared neck in front and a halter neckline with backless design to the back. Sewn in gathers to the shoulders. Waist is fitted. Bodice buttons up with five small yellow buttons to the chest. Skirt is a full a-line shape, cut in seven panels. Side metal zipper fastener. No labels, but looks at how this has been finished I think it has been handmade.
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 XS. For your best fit please refer to the measurements.
Chest: 32"
Waist: 26"
Hip: free
Shoulder to waist: approx 14.5-15" (depends slightly on where the halter sits on your shoulder.
Shoulder seam to shoulder seam:
Sleeve from underarm to cuff:
Skirt length: 28" from waist to hem
Length: approx 43"
(There is a 1.5"hem on this)
CONDITION
Good condition. As this is a handmade dress some of the finishes are slightly handmade in nature, button holes for example are handsewn.