(belt shown not included in listing, just a styling option)
Home sewers and local dressmakers were plentiful during the 1960’s and 1970’s. Whether a home sewer, or dressmaker, this cute handmade red, white, and blue check cotton seersucker dress is extremely well done. Styled with princess lines, the 8-panel construction features short sleeves; a mandarin collar, which is folded over except in photo #4; and a front and back inverted center pleat. The dress nips in a bit at the waist and flares out nicely. I added a belt (not included in the listing) as a styling option for more of a fitted/flare look. Fully lined in a lovely shade of red, including the sleeves, the fabric feels like silk, but could be polyester given the time-period. The dress is hemmed with lace binding and closes in the back with an 18"nylon zipper and hook and eye at the neck.

MEASUREMENTS: (1 1/2" mandarin collar is folded over except in photo #4)
-Bust: 37”
-Front Underarm to Underarm Seam: 19”
-Back Shoulders: 15”
-Waist: 33”
-Hips: 42”
-Length Shoulder Seam to Finish: 35”
- Front Center Neck to Pleat: 13”
- Front Pleat: 18 ½”
- Hem Circumference: 83 ½”
- Sleeves:
Length Shoulder Seam to Finish: 9”
Hem Circumference: 12”

LABEL: Hand Made by Anne

MATERIAL: Check Seersucker, Silky Lining

CONDITION: Excellent....has been dry cleaned

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in North Branford, CT.