Size 10 Shirtwaist Dress - 1950s Fit & Flare Striped Cotton - Fitted Bodice Full Skirt - 50s Housewife Style - Original Belt - NWT Deadstock

From its petite flower buttons to its original leather-trimmed belt, this 50s shirtwaist dress is a mid-century classic! It's a 1950s cotton frock with a petite point lapel, cuffable short sleeves, a darted bodice and knife-pleated skirt. Original $8.88 hangtag attached from decades ago.

Ladies Size
9 to 10

Measurements
Bust 39, Waist 27.5; Neck to Waist 16.75, Neck to Hem 41.5 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
None, factory made

Materials
Cream cotton poplin striped in sky blue, apricot and grass green; sky blue leather trim

Closure
Center front white molded plastic buttons, neck to hem

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Never worn, the dress is lovely and freshly washed, the belt's cotton is a fraction of a hint yellowed in comparison, hard to perceive

Washing Instructions
Omitting belt - Cold gentle machine or hand wash, tumble until damp, press on medium-high setting; belt may be cleaned by leather specialist

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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