50s Vintage Day Dress Novelty Plaid Diagonal 60s Jewel Tones Small R&K Originals VFG
This is one of my all time favorite wool plaids - the colors and the novelty weave. And the dress is just as special! I believe it is mid 1950s, and the design elements set off the plaid in such a masterful way. The bodice is done with the plaid positioned diagonally, including for the three quarter length dolman sleeves that pleat into shallow turned up cuffs. Three diagonal curving pleated darts fit the bust on each side, most unusual.
SIZE No size label
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Shoulders | 14.5" | 36.75 |
| Bust | 38" | 96.5 |
| Waist | 25" | 63.5 |
| Hips | 42" | 106.5 |
| Bodice length from shoulder seam | 16' | 40.5 |
| Skirt length | 29" | 73.5 |
| Sweep | 74" | 188 |
FABRIC/COLORS: Wool plaid with primary color a darkish marine blue with woven-in sky blue, rose pink, and olive green with narrow stripes of looping black fibers that look like mohair.
TAGS: R & K Original, personally yours
CLOSURES: The dress closes with a long metal Crown zipper in back.
CONDITION: I found a few pinholes, one on either side of the zipper at the back of the neck - see closeup, and another half way down the skirt front just to the wearer's right of the deep pleat - see other closeup.No other issues noted -no stains or tears.
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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.