1980's navy blue cotton dress. Wide in the shoulders with the thick shoulder pads, body is straight with no defined waist. Long raglan sleeves with little white underneath cuffs. Two large front patch pockets with brass buttons. Buttons halfway up the front with matching brass buttons. Color is a dark navy blue, photos have been lightened to show detail.

Excellent condition with no issues.

Fabric is a high quality cotton knit in a dark navy blue. Fabric content indicates 100% Cotton.

Label is Doncaster, Made in Italy. The following information is provided courtesy of the Vintage Fashion Guild Label Resource. Doncaster is the parent company of Tanner and started as a direct sales company, with the garments being sold directly to consumers in their homes. It was started in 1931 as the Doncaster Collar and Shirt Company. Its founders were S.B. Tanner, Jr. and his wife Millie of Rutherfordton, NC. In 1935 the company began direct sales to consumers, through the Junior League of Charlotte. The concept caught on and the business grew nationwide, with Millie as designer and S.B. as the business director. Doncaster closed due to bankruptcy in 2018.

Tagged a size small but please check the measurements carefully.

bust 42"

waist 42"

hips 42"

shoulders 17"

sleeves 22"

length 42"

hem circumference 94"

Alley Cats Vintage is a Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild.

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