Size 6 1950s Dress - Red Polka Dot Plaid Summer Frock - Fitted Bodice & Full Skirt - 50s Black Tartan Silk Blend Dress - NWT - Waist 26

$ 109.99

1950s red polka dot dress with original tags attached! This short sleeved summer frock is a bold print of dots & plaid stripes, in a fit & flare silhouette. It has a shawl lapel with sailor style tie, decorative buttons at the fitted waist panel, and a knife-pleated full skirt. White modesty panel has decorative buttons and is seamed in place. Deadstock 50s hangtags shows the fiber content and vintage size.

Ladies Size
6 to 7

Measurements
Bust 35.5, Waist 26, Hip any; Neck to Waist 15.5, Neck to Hem 40 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
Vintage size 11 at back neck

Materials
Cherry red, black, and reflective platinum red woven plaid in a light, thin weight (79% cotton and 21% silk) with a subtle glow to the fabric, flocked in ivory polka dots

Closure
Center back metal zipper with hook/eye at top

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Beautiful, unworn, has three polka dots that have a hairline crack to the flocking, a few toward the upper bodice/collar are faintly grayish from dust, the front waist has a small misstep in the top stitching and a tiny rub here

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.

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