70s Maxi Dress Summer Festival Pastel Calico Print Jessica McClintock VFG
Such a pretty summer dress - and it has pockets! It also has all the charm you would expect from an iconic 1970s vintage Gunne Sax dresses - corset style bodice, coordinating fabrics, satin ribbon edging, lace edging of varying widths, tiered skirt, self fabric half sash. The thin straps attach in front with buttons. And as mentioned, the skirt has inset pockets
SIZE: No size label
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Bust | 35" | 89 |
| Waist | 29.5" | 75 |
| Hips | Free | Free |
| Bodice length from approximate shoulder | 15.5" | 39.25 |
| Skirt length | 42.5" | 108 |
| Sweep | 224" | 570 |
FABRIC/COLORS: No fabric content tag. These dresses are usually a cotton blend. The dress uses two different mille flore prints, both in the same colorway - soft muted shades of orange/brown, beige, moss green, and lavender against a cream background.
TAGS: Gunne Sax by Jessica
CLOSURES: Long nylon zipper down the back, plus three functional pale blue plastic button on the bodice front. A pair of the same buttons attach the straps in front.
CONDITION: The top two of the three bodice buttonholes have lost their machine stitched binding - I have hand reinforced.
After several close inspections, I found a small hole in the right front skirt - see closeup near and far - as well as a small light brown stain on the left rear skirt - again, see photos closeup and distanced. Both are subtle, given the voluminous skirt and colors used in the print. No 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.