Must Have Floral Vintage Dress for Spring - fancy it up or wear casually

High round piped neckline with inner facing
Double rows of matching fabric-covered buttons and center front piping
Darts on bodice front and back
Short set-in sleeves
Fitted waistline with original side seam belt loops
Perfectly box pleated skirt
1.5" finished hemline
Center back gray metal "IDARA" zip closure

A classic day dress is always in style making them exceptional investment pieces. As opposed to fast fashion, a garment like this one carries with it a quality and character that isn't easily replaced 🤍

Label: home / handmade

Era: 1950s - possibly very early 60s

Size: Estimated modern size L / XL
Please reference measurements - taken flat and fully fastened

Shoulder to shoulder - 14.5" across
Bust - up to 42"
Waist - 34"
Sleeve - 8"
Bodice Length - 15.5"
Total Length (Shoulder to Hem) - 39"

Material: Light and airy semi-sheer pink and gray floral watercolor novelty print. Modeled here with a thin petticoat...a great excuse to pull a vintage slip out of the closet;)

Condition: This beauty is obviously and clearly homemade, which I love. There are no known stains, rips, tears, or defects but inner seams are predictably unfinished.

*Note* Garment may have been pinned to better fit model or mannequin. Please always reference measurements. They're the most accurate indicator of true fit.

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Milwaukee, WI.