Size 6 Black & White 1950s Summer Dress - Picnic Check Gingham Cotton - Girl Next Door - 50s Fit N Flare - Eyelet Lace - Tiered Full Skirt

The white picket fence, the perfect house - and this dress! It's a lovely girl-next-door 50s dress in sweet details with a fit-n-flare silhouette. The fitted bodice has a gauzy doubled organdy center panel with eyelet lace border, two grosgrain bows at the waist and charming cap sleeves. Full skirt has a tiered effect with embroidered lace stripes. Deadstock from the mid-1950s.

Size
6 to 7

Measurements
Bust 40.5, Waist 26, Hip up to 52; Shoulder to Waist 16, Shoulder to Hem 41 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
None, factory made

Materials
Black & white checked cotton gingham, white cotton organdy, sheer white nylon organdy eyelet lace

Closure
Center back metal zipper

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Essentially mint, never worn but has been washed to remove dust, none remains

Washing Instructions
Cold gentle machine or hand wash, tumble until damp, press on medium-high setting (except lace needs pressing on low 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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