Size 8 1950s Sun Dress - Black Cotton Sleeveless Fit & Flare Peasant Frock - Button Accents - Gray Ivory Trim - Monochrome Pin Up - Waist 27

Terrific 1950s sun dress in a beautiful peasant style! This sleeveless fit & flare cotton frock has a scoop neckline and prairie style full skirt both edged in monochromatic zig-zag trim, black, ivory, and gray. Has gathers under the bust with a fitted waist panel & pinstriped cotton belt and front skirt "tails". The molded zig-zag buttons & belt buckle are fantastic 50s accents.

Ladies' Size
8 to 9

Measurements
Bust 37, Waist 27, Hip up to 46; Shoulder to Waist 15.25, Neck to Hem 40.5 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
Unreadable at back neck

Materials
Black cotton broadcloth, rayon zig-zag twill and satin spiral cord (black, gray, and ivory), matching gray and ivory pinstripe cotton chambray style canvas

Closure
Side seam metal zipper

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Very nice and just lightly worn, the belt and front skirt accents are recently added here at Vintage Vixen, belt added specifically to hide zig-zag repaired tears at back waist, not visible when worn

Washing Instructions
Cold hand wash, tumble until damp, press on medium-high 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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