Late 1950s to early 1960s

Fabricated in a black silk habotai

Collared shirtdress style, fastens with covered buttons down center front placket

Short sleeves with turned back cuffs

Satin stitch diamond embroidered along front placket

Waist and bust darts in the front

Back yoke with box pleat at center back

Knife pleated skirt set into waist seam

4” blind hem

Thread loops at waist for a belt.

Belt is missing

Maker: Westbury Fashions

Union Label: ILGWU- Blue label used from 1955-63

Condition: Very Good with 2 tiny pinholes on the wearer’s right sleeve cap (See photos) Freshly soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.

Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.

Size: Look to best suit a Medium, please use measurements below.

Shoulder: 17”

Bust: 40”

Waist: 28”

Sweep: 117”

Sleeve Length: 6.5” under arm unfolded

Sleeve Opening: 14”

Length from shoulder to waist seam: 17.5”

Length from shoulder to hem: 43”

Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip

Has been clipped on model

Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild

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