50s Berkertex Continentals vivid orange striped dress with a fruit border print. Fitted sleeveless bodice with a collared v-neck and insert panel with double breasted buttoning on either side of the placket with small orange shank buttons. Waist secures with a hook fastener and a popper and the skirt is a lovely full fit, sewn in wide box pleats to the front and gathers over the sides and back. Crisp cotton.
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.
Fit on model:
Chest: 37"
Underbust: 34"
Waist: 25.5" o5 26" depending on hook setting used (2 loops)
Shoulder to natural waist: 15.5"
Shoulder seam to shoulder seam: 15"
Length: 42"
(There is a 1.5" hem on this)
CONDITION
Good condition.
-Missing the original belt.
-One anomaly to the print at the back of the skirt, I think it is a print manufacturing error as the dye doesn't run when washed, so not a dye run and its very localised.
-One small backed and neatly pattern matched repair to the skirt,
See photos.