This vintage "popover" dress dates to the late 1950s, and it is adorable! Some popover dresses are two separate pieces - this dress is one piece but looks like two. The dress is primarily a sheath, with a wide waistband that rises to a subtle point at center front. The straight skirt attaches to the waist with shirring in front - there are darts to shape in back. The sheath includes a sleeveless under bodice. The cropped popover is gently shaped with darts, but stands away from the upper body. It too curves upward at center front to emphasize the waist. The popover collar is a little bit bateau, but mostly rolled, with a tab front that is anchored by a large decorative button bound buttonhole - they match those in the back.

SIZE: No size label

Bust - 37" (94 cm)

Shoulders - 15" (38 cm)

Waist - 27" (68. 5 cm)

Hips - 38" (96. 5 cm)

Bodice length from shoulder seam - 16. 5" (42 cm)

Skirt length: 22. 5" (57 cm)

Sweep: 37. 5" (95. 25 cm)

FABRIC/COLORS: Black with large polka dots in creamy white. The slubbed fabric is medium-to-lightweight, silk per a fiber burn test. The under bodice and upper skirt are done in black acetate-type fabric.

TAGS: No tags except for the ILGWU tag used between 1955 and 1963.

CLOSURES: The dress closes with a metal zipper that ends at the top of the wide waistband in back. The "popover", which is attached to the under bodice along the neckline and shoulders, closes with four large flat plastic buttons - buttonholes are nicely bound. The bottom edge of the popover is held in position with two small snaps.

CONDITION: No stains, holes, tears or other issues noted.

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Lane County, OR.