50s Day Dress Plaid Checked Deadstock 60s Women's Vintage Simpli-Smart M/L VFG
Be the first to wear this too-cute rockabilly vintage day dress, probably dating to the early 1960s! Fitted bodice with short sleeves - I love how the plaid is turned on the diagonal and used as a design element for the rounded neckband and front placket that goes down to the hem. A jaunty bodice tab is anchored by a large flat black button. The slim skirt has some small pleats in front to soften the tummy area.
SIZE: Labeled 18
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Measurements |
Inches |
Cm |
|
Bust |
41" |
104 |
|
Shoulders |
15.5" |
39.5 |
|
Waist |
30" |
76 |
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Hips |
43" |
109.25 |
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Bodice length |
17" |
43 |
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Skirt length |
26" |
66 |
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Sweep |
46" |
117 |
FABRIC/COLORS: Lightweight fabric with a cottony feel - label says it's a cotton/arnel blend. Cute checked plaid weave using rust and black.
TAGS: Simpli-Smart by Simplicity. The hang tag says "...makes every day a big fashion event! Because there are so many lovely fashion 'extras' for beautiful living day after day..."
CLOSURES: Metal zipper down the front that ends 8" below the waist, hidden snaps at the neck.
CONDITION: New old stock, no issues noted. The dress has thread loops for a belt, but no belt found with the dress.
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