50s Women's Sun Dress Cold Shoulder Ruffle Full Skirt Vintage Abtract Print Medium VFG
This vintage 1950s sundress is so pretty, and with such unusual details! The fitted bodice is attached at the top to a horizontal band that wraps around the upper arms. The band has a deep ruffle that also encircles the bodice and upper arms. Narrow straps go over the shoulders. The full gathered skirt ends in a deep ruffle at the bottom. The dress has a long self-fabric sash that ties around the waist.
SIZE: No size label
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Measurements |
Inches |
Cm |
|
Bust |
39" |
99 |
|
Waist |
29.5" |
75 |
|
Hips |
Free |
Free |
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Bodice length from approximate shoulder |
18.5" |
47 |
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Skirt length |
32.5" |
82.5 |
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Sweep |
152" |
386 |
FABRIC/COLORS: Medium weight, cottony with a slight silkiness - based on fiber burn test, I think it's rayon or a rayon/cotton blend. The artsy abstract print has a geometric feel, with cross hatching and faux paint streaks in vibrant rose pink, gray and white against a black background.
TAGS: No tags although I think it's professionally sewn.
CLOSURES: An inset 6.5" (short!) metal side seam zipper
CONDITION: I found two tiny frays, one on the front of the bodice and one on the back, both a little above the waist - see closeup to see the slightly larger front one. The nature of the print makes them rather subtle, I think. 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.
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.