Vintage 60s Day Dress Floral Print Deadstock Earth Tones L/XL
A cute 60s summer dress, in a larger size. The silhouette is a shift with short sleeves and Bermuda collar. Instead of darts at the bust, there is an unusual angled cut to the fabric - see closeup. The geometry is echoed with a pointed "tab" at the neck, which creates an asymmetrical wrap effect - see closeup. The dress has a single cuffed patch pocket below the waist on the wearer's right.
SIZE: Labeled size 18 1/2, typically meaning designed for petites
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Shoulders | 15.5" | 39.25 |
| Bust | 44.5" | 113 |
| Waist | 44" | 111.75 |
| Hips | 51" | 129.5 |
| Dress length from shoulder seam | 40" | 101.5 |
| Sweep | 53" | 134.5 |
FABRIC/COLORS: A large scale brushy stroked floral print in earth tones of orange, yellow, two shades of green, and two shades of brown against a white background. Light weight woven fabric with a cottony feel, but content tag says 50/50 Poly/Rayon. The hangtag identifies it as "Kodel Polyester and Avril Rayon" - both fibers were introduced in the 1960s. It is machine wash and dry on gentle cycles.
TAGS: Nancy Frock, Made To Wear Anywhere
CLOSURES: The dress closes with seven smallish pearly light green plastic buttons down the front, ending below the waistline. There is a single snap at the neckline. There is a single thread loop with a narrow self-fabric sash at the waist.
CONDITION: New Old Stock, with tag still attached.
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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.