50s Vintage Day Dress Deadstock XL 60s Shirtwaist Blue White Tattersall-Style Plaid VFG Smartsetter
What a fabulous day dress for summer, deadstock, in a natural fabric, and rare large size! The colorway makes it a good choice for cooler seasons as well with the addition of a jacket or cardigan. The bodice has a rounded neckline, and is gently fitted with vertical tucks into the waist. The skirt has 6 gores, smooth at the waist with a gentle swing below. The 2" wide placket and the large handwarmer patch pockets use fabric set on the diagonal for visual interest, emphasized by the vee-points at the base.
SIZE: Labeled size 46
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Bust | 54" | 137 |
| Shoulders | 18.5" | 47 |
| Waist | 42" | 106.5 |
| Belt, adjustable for: | 39 to 43" | 99 to 109 |
| Hips | 53" | 134.5 |
| Bodice length from shoulder seam | 17.75" | 45 |
| Skirt length | 25" | 63.5 |
| Sweep | 70" | 178 |
FABRIC/COLORS: I love this fabric - lightweight and crisp, and sheer enough that you may want to wear a slip. The tattersall plaid is woven in dark blue with white - the white threads are slightly more substantial than the blue. The cardboard hangtag describes the fabric as All Cotton "Wrinkl-Shed, and exclusive fabric development by Dan River, First in American Fabrics.... Advertized in LIFE"
TAGS: Smartsetter Original. There is an ILGWU tag in a sideseam of the skirt.
CLOSURES: Six dark blue pearly plastic domed shank buttons down the front, with a small snap at the waist for added security.
CONDITION: New Old Stock, never worn, with hangtags still attached.
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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.
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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.