50s Full Skirt Dress Drop Waist Purple Floral Print Leslie Fay VFG
A very charming 1950s vintage dress, with lots of great details! The silhouette is a variation on Fit & Flare, with its fitted bodice and full softly pleated skirt. The notched stitched down peplum is a unique detail. The bodice is set off with a bermuda collar, and cuffed dolman sleeves. The upper skirt is lined with a crisp cottony net to give extra flare. The dress is shown with a crinoline from my closet for inspiration - it is not included with purchase.
SIZE: No size label
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Bust | 39" | 99 |
| Waist | 27.5" | 70 |
| Hips | Free | Free |
| Bodice length from shoulder seam | 16" | 40.5 |
| Skirt length from waist seam | 25" | 61.5 |
| Sweep | 108" | 274 |
FABRIC/COLORS: A stylized floral print using purple, cream and a bit of black against an olive green background. The fabric is a synthetic - it has a crisp feel to it. Fiber burn test suggests acetate.
TAGS: A Leslie Fay Original.
CLOSURES: A long metal zipper down the back. The dress has thread belt loops, but the belt is gone. I showed it in some photos with a gold metal belt and a white leather belt from my closet not included with purchase.
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.
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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.