Size 10 1950s Dress - Lucy Style Red & White Sheer Polka Dot Voile - Fitted Bodice Full Skirt - Mid 50s Summer Deadstock - Bust 38.5

Airy sheer 1950s polka dot dress! This Lucy style frock has a V-neck front and back, half sleeves and a vixen's fitted bodice in angular seaming. The skirt is wonderfully full with a flat front and rich gathers to the sides & V-point back. A glorious mid 50s find, pristine from deadstock, with its original flower corsage pinned at the left waist.

Ladies' Size
10 to 11

Measurements
Bust 38.5, Waist 29, Hip up to 62; Shoulder to Waist 15, Shoulder to Hem 47.5 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
' Debonair / JUNIORS ' at back neck

Materials
White and red polka dot sheer voile in a cottony synthetic, probably a polyester blend, and needs to be worn with a slip for opacity; millinery flowers are muted pink, offwhite and sage green fabric

Closure
Center back metal zipper

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Unworn, the fabric has a grayish hint that may be original as it's completely even and looks quite white and fresh when lined in a white slip, the flowers have mild fray from movement in storage, the hanger loops inside are beige from age

Washing Instructions
Omitting corsage - Warm gentle machine or hand wash, tumble dry and hang, if needed press on medium setting

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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