Mam'selle by Betty Carol
60's Tan Military Baby Doll Empire Waist Heavy Linen Coat Dress$102.00
Estimated size: tag says 10, probably a modern 4-6 (check measurements below)
Measurements (in inches, taken flat, doubled when necessary)
Bust: 34
Underarm to waist: 4. 5
Empire Waist (lower ribcage): 31
Hips: Free
Length: 34. 5
For reference, mannequins measures: 34, 25, 35. 5
My measurements: 34, 27, 38
Condition: Perfect
*Oopsie Daisies include: None. All clothes are carefully hand-washed and air-dried.
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Ma'am, yes, ma'am! Betty Carol wasn't messing around when she designed this pattern; this is one well made dress!
And it's so versatile:
Wear it as a baby doll with a jeans jacket and some heels to make your legs look a mile long.
Wear it military with an olive green coat and lace up boots.
Wear it with leggings and a turtleneck in the winter
Wear it to work
Keep it unbuttoned and wear it as a coat
Belt it. Don't belt it.
Cosplay it.
Details:
Cool, cool, cool, cloth knot buttons
Hook closure beneath buttons
2 snaps beneath hook closure
Deep pleats
Geometrically interesting opening
And can I just mention, this thing is heavy. As in, the material is good-quality heavy duty linen.
Want something unique that matches your many looks and what-do-I-feel-like wearing-tonight persona? I think you might have found your LBD (Little Beige Dress).
As per the Vintage Fashion Guild: "Mam’selle was one of the better of the Seventh Avenue Junior labels. As the line was comparatively expensive, Mam’selle’s market was the older teen and young woman."
Color: Beige
Material: Linen