50s Summer Blouse Top Southwest Inspired Bold Studded Casual Time California VFG
his 1950s vintage blouse is bold, graphic, and altogether wonderful! It has cap sleeves and if gently fitted to the body with small vertical darts. The contrast color curving yoke in front has a novelty notched neckline that can be worn closed to a slit, or folded open for another pop of the yellow color. The yoke is embellished in geometric patterns that suggest a native american inspiration.
SIZE: No size label
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Bust | 43" | 109.25 |
| Waist | 40" | 101.5 |
| Length | 23" | 58.5 |
FABRIC/COLORS: The fabrics are cotton, one a very strong shade of yellow, and the other an equally vibrant shade of turquoise. The trim is done with flat silvery studs and faux coral, all prongset.
TAGS: An Original Casual Time of California
CLOSURES: N/A, the blouse pulls on over the head
CONDITION: There is a very faint greenish tinge at the seams and along the lower edge of the top - I suspect this originally was part of an outfit with turquoise skirt or capris, and as the pieces were washed, there was a little bit of color migration to the thread used during original construction. I can't get it to show up in a photo. 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.