50s STYLE NOVELTY 1973 JANE WEELEANS LEG AND HIGH HEELS PRINT FULL SKIRTED DRESS - M

Now this print is just such a showstopper and a bit of a mystery. 50s inspired dress with suuuuuch a rare print. Definitely a modern-ish piece, made in a the fantastic vintage fabric labeled "Legs" by Jane Weeleans, produced by OK Textiles in 1973, whcih is held in the V&A archives. I can't find any reproductions of this online, but this is not the original fabric, so presuming it to be a limited run museum reprint, possibly V&A, as it does have the selvage printed with the OK textiles and Jane Weeleans name and the quality is high. (Thank you to the expert who assisted in the detective work!) Fabric feels like a thicker cotton blend with a little bit of give in a soft cream with a repeated print of legs with stockings and bright red high heels. Bodice is sleeveless and bias cut with a deep v-neck to front and back and three decorative red buttons to the chest. Waistband is very subtly dropped and the skirt is very full sewn in narrow gathers with a big sweep. Side nylon zip to fasten. Unlined. No labels. Possibly handmade, but professionally so.

Dress is pictured with a petticoat which is not included in the sale.