Size 18 1950s Navy Dress with Butterfly Insects Embroidery - XL Dark Blue Cotton Early 50s Fit & Flare Frock - White Flying Bugs - Waist 37
$ 119.99
Lovely 1950s daytime dress in a hard-to-find plus size! This short sleeved summer frock has a scoop neckline with wonderful white butterflies in cutwork embroidery. Has darts to the waist and knife-pleats to the lightly full skirt.
Ladies Size
17 to 18
Measurements
Bust 44, Waist 37, Hip 54+; Shoulder to Waist 15, Shoulder to Hem 38 Inches
Era
1950s
Label
Union label in the skirt seam
Materials
Navy blue cotton & rayon blend, thin and lightweight and likely needs a slip for wear, white cutwork embroidered cotton organdy
Closure
Side seam metal zipper
Condition
Excellent
Condition Detail
Very nice, barely worn, the inside edge of the front neckline has a hint of make-up marks, not visible to outside; the pleated skirt is pleated waist to mid-thigh while the lower half's pleats have been steamed out, can be re-pleated to the hem if desired, hem stitching is neatly done by hand
Washing Instructions
Dry clean
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.
Additional photos are often available.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
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Ladies Size
17 to 18
Measurements
Bust 44, Waist 37, Hip 54+; Shoulder to Waist 15, Shoulder to Hem 38 Inches
Era
1950s
Label
Union label in the skirt seam
Materials
Navy blue cotton & rayon blend, thin and lightweight and likely needs a slip for wear, white cutwork embroidered cotton organdy
Closure
Side seam metal zipper
Condition
Excellent
Condition Detail
Very nice, barely worn, the inside edge of the front neckline has a hint of make-up marks, not visible to outside; the pleated skirt is pleated waist to mid-thigh while the lower half's pleats have been steamed out, can be re-pleated to the hem if desired, hem stitching is neatly done by hand
Washing Instructions
Dry clean
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.
Additional photos are often available.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Shop thousands of vintage clothes in one place with VintageVixen!