Size 4 Sun Dress - Blue & Green Silk 50s Summer Frock - 1950s Girl Next Door - Hydrangea Floral Polka Dot Scarf Silk with Corsage - Bust 33
$ 55.00
1950s silk sun dress in hydrangea floral print! This sleeveless summer frock has a broad V-collar with self corsage, fitted bodice, and piping with narrow bows at the waist. It has a full skirt that's seamed and darted to the waist. Condition is restored but still shows signs of its age (see Condition Detail below).
Size
4 to 5
Measurements
Bust 33, Waist 27, Hip any; Shoulder to Waist 15.5, Shoulder to Hem 43.5 Inches
Era
1950s
Label
" R & K ORIGINALS / FOR THE GIRL WHO KNOWS CLOTHES " at back neck
Materials
Thin scarf silk in copen blue & indigo blue polka dot, with clusters of apple, grass, and emerald green hydrangea flowers
Closure
Center back metal zipper with hook/eye at top
Condition
Good
Condition Detail
Very wearable with hints of its age, the bodice was made sleeveless due to stains on the sleeves, may need an under bodice or halter bra due to lowered armholes; the front waist panel has a soft tan mark at center front about 2 inches long, the corsage and nearby silk has similar hints, several similar soft tan marks to front skirt, all is slightly noticeable at most; a few similar marks inside the facing, not visible to outside
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... just message us with requests.
Questions? Ask a Vixen! We're always here to help :)
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Size
4 to 5
Measurements
Bust 33, Waist 27, Hip any; Shoulder to Waist 15.5, Shoulder to Hem 43.5 Inches
Era
1950s
Label
" R & K ORIGINALS / FOR THE GIRL WHO KNOWS CLOTHES " at back neck
Materials
Thin scarf silk in copen blue & indigo blue polka dot, with clusters of apple, grass, and emerald green hydrangea flowers
Closure
Center back metal zipper with hook/eye at top
Condition
Good
Condition Detail
Very wearable with hints of its age, the bodice was made sleeveless due to stains on the sleeves, may need an under bodice or halter bra due to lowered armholes; the front waist panel has a soft tan mark at center front about 2 inches long, the corsage and nearby silk has similar hints, several similar soft tan marks to front skirt, all is slightly noticeable at most; a few similar marks inside the facing, not visible to outside
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... just message us with requests.
Questions? Ask a Vixen! We're always here to help :)
Shop thousands of vintage clothes in one place with VintageVixen!