Size 8 Shabby Sweet 50s Lavender Sun Dress - Purple Fishnet & Pink Roses Print Cotton - Summer - Jerry Gilden - Rockabilly - 43487

So feminine in a very pretty cotton, this 50s sun dress has a scoop neckline with puffed short sleeves, a fitted waist seam and flared A-line skirt. There's a functional drawstring at the neckline, gathers over the bust and a prairie-like ruffle to the full-skirted hem.

Ladies' Size
8 to 9

Measurements
Bust 36, Waist 27, Hip up to 44; Shoulder to Waist 16, Shoulder to Hem 47.75 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
" A Jerry Gilden / SPECTATOR '' at back neck

Materials
Lavender purple & black diamond pattern cotton broadcloth in a fish net style motif, printed with two-tone pink, white and spring green rose clusters; black rayon cord trim

Closure
Drawstring neckline, side seam metal zipper

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Clean and freshly washed, definitely shows its age as there is general sun-fading to left sleeve, lower front skrit and right side of skirt ruffle, other areas of the cotton have vague lightening as well, the label has fray, the drawstring is original and functional with mild abrasion to the satin throughout

Washing Instructions
Cold gentle machine or hand wash, tumble until damp, press on medium-high setting

*your bust, waist & hip measurements will fit those listed if your measurements equal what€™s listed or are slightly smaller
*size we list is a modern size equivalent, any size listed on label is a vintage size (which can be very different than a modern size)
*to get actual fabric widths of item, add two inches at the bust, one inch at the waist, two inches at the hip

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