This is an adorable dress from the late 1950s or very early 1960s by Susanne Erichsen. The fabric is a heavy rayon with a damasc pattern of turquoise roses. She has a precious neckline and a classic cut. It has a linen underskirt. She closes with a back zipper. Tag reads size 40.
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: 18" (46cm)
Sleeves: -
Armhole/cuff girth: 16" (40cm)
Waist: 26" (66cm)
Hips: -
Shoulder to waist: 15.5" (39cm)
Waist to bottom: 25" (64cm) - not enough hem to let down
Lenght: 40.5" (103cm)
Sweep, side to side: 49" (124cm)
Fabric: Heavy rayon, nylon zipper
Condition: Near mint condition, it only has a super subtle yellowish stain to the very bottom of the skirt (view photo), hardly noticiable when worn. No other issues! No holes, fading, sweat marks, other stains, rips, etc.