This is a rare and stunning dress from the 1950s. The fabric is textured black cotton, feels a bit like soft waffle, with a fabulous and colorful pattern. Classic 50s cut with a long metal zipper on the back. The skirt is lined with gaze. Hems are handsewn. What a piece!
Measures - Please make sure you double-check your own measures and compare them to the ones below.
Shoulders seam to seam: -
Armpit to armpit: 18" (46cm)
Sleeves: -
Waist: 26" (66cm) natural fit, 27" (68cm) tight fit but wearable!
Shoulder to waist: 15.5" (39cm)
Waist to bottom: 24" (60cm) not enough hem to let down
Length: 39.5" (99cm)
Sweep, taken flat side to side: 41" (105cm)
Fabric: Cotton, metal zipper
Condition: Mint condition! It only has some white thread lines in a small area (view photo). No other issues at all! The colors are vibrant and the black is intense.