50s Sheath Dress Vintage Aqua 60s Fitted Peplum Draped XS Teri Junior Jerry Miller VFG
A shimmering (and flattering) jewel of a dress! I believe it is late 1950s or early 60s. The bodice is fitted with darting, and has a boat neckline in front that tapers to a gentle vee in back - sleeveless with a slight cap at the shoulders. The bodice is set into a 2.5" wide waistband, which is accented by a flat self-fabric bow on the right. The straight skirt is fitted with vertical darting, camouflaged in front by a faux wrapped peplum, which seems sarong inspired to me. There is a 2" vertical slit in the center back hem for ease when walking.
SIZE: No size label, but I would call this as a Extra Small. As you can see in the photo of the back of the dress, it would not zip closed on Josephine.
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Bust | 36" | 91.5 |
| Waist | 22" | 56 |
| Hips | 37" | 94 |
| Bodice length from shoulder seam | 14.75" | 37.5 |
| Skirt length | 23.25" | 59 |
| Sweep | 37" | 94 |
FABRIC/COLORS: The fabric is slubbed, light and silky to the touch. A fiber burn test confirms it is silk. The color is a a vibrant shade of turquoise. The dress is fully lined in a lightweight acetate type fabric, muted powder blue.
TAGS: Teri Junior, by Jerry Miller of California
CLOSURES: Long metal zipper down the back
CONDITION: No stains, holes, tears or other issues noted.
I measure the outside of garments, unless stated otherwise.
For menswear, the chest is measured at armpit level.
For womenswear, the bust is measured a little below armpit level, including the room created by darts or gathers.
Waist will be measured if there is one, and hips are measured about 9" below waist level. Sleeves are measured from shoulder seam or an approximation in the absence of a shoulder seam. Garment length is measured from the back of the neck, unless otherwise stated.
The measurement numbers refer to the garment, not the body inside. For best fit, measure a similar type of garment which fits you well and compare.
If the garment is shown on Josephine, my mannequin, her measurements are 31/24.5/34". Sometimes she wears a padded bra. My live models measurements vary depending on the day and year, and I don't ask them to share that.