This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage seller in Lake Oswego, OR.
This dress has been named Clarissa, she's a 1950s era, short sleeved dress by Suzy Perette. With a lovely scooped neck, a matching attached bow detailed belt that closes with two hooks and eyes, and a single snap button, and a pleated New Look style skirt, this dress is perfect for a cocktail party, a formal dinner out, or to be warn as a wedding guest outfit. Made of delicate floral silk, this dress is light weight, and brightly colored in yellow, orange, red, green, pink, and creamy white.
She is photographed wearing a crinoline, and you will need your own to achieve the pictured silhouette.
This dress is unlined.
35 inches long (front)
24 inch waist
34 inch bust( across)
32 inch bust (under the bust/ band size)
32 inches long (back)
12 1/2 inches front (collar to waist)
10 inches back (collar to waist)
Most likely a size 2 US.
In great vintage shape. Some age related damage is photographed, including small holes at one shoulder, a small hole at center mass, as well as some fraying near the zip. There have been repairs done on this dress in the past at the collar.
Labeled Suzy Perette New York.
This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage seller in Lake Oswego, OR.
Color: Yellow, orange, red, green, pink & white
Material: Silk