This is a stunning dress from the late 1950s by Belestra, probably French. The fabric is a beautiful cotton with a precious purple with blue roses print. Classic cut closing with front buttons and a matching belt. Two pockets. Tag reads size 44.
Please make sure you double check your own measures and compare them to the ones below.
Shoulders, seam to seam: -
Shoulders, side to side: -
Armpit to armpit: 20.5" (52cm)
Sleeves: -
Armhole/cuff girth: 16" (40cm)
Waist: 31" (78cm)
Hips: -
Shoulder to waist: 16" (40cm)
Waist to bottom: 27" (68cm) - not enough hem to let down
Lenght: 43" (108cm)
Sweep, side to side: 35.5" (90cm)
Fabric: Cotton
Condition: Mint condition! Just note there is a tiny repair on the waist seam, not noticiable at all. No holes, stains, fading, sweat marks, rips, etc.