Vintage 60s Purple Felt Mini Dress Bell Sleeves S/XS Hippie Boho VFG
I have seen lots of 50s felt circle skirts before, but this is my first felt dress, and it is a cutie! The silhouette is scoop-necked shift, with bust darts that are placed high, a bit of shaping at the waist, and an A-line below the waist. The shape of the sleeves is also unique - reminiscent of Juliet with the puff on top, but instead of fitted, it turns into a bell sleeve below the neon hued decorative band in between.
SIZE: No size label
| Measurements | Inched | Cm |
| Bust | 37" | 94 |
| Shoulders | 15.25" | 38.75 |
| Waist | 32" | 81.25 |
| Hips | 38" | 96.5 |
| Dress length from shoulder seam | 31" | 78.75 |
| Sleeve length | 22" | 56 |
| Sweep | 44" | 111.75 |
FABRIC/COLORS: Heavy felt in a rich shade of purple. The machine embroidered geometric ribbon used to accent the sleeves is made from soft yarn and done in bright shades of yellow, green, and pink.
TAGS: No tags. I believe this was custom sewn, at a good skill level.
CLOSURES: The dress closes with a long metal zipper in back.
CONDITION: No stains, holes, or tears. There is some minor felting under the arms - see closeup.
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.