Ethnic early 60s shift dress in pink textured linen or blended fabric. Oriental /Asian influence in the design for an exotic flare.

I researched the label and found it to be from an exclusive shop in the Mall at Short Hills in Millburn, New Jersey. An advertisement in the May 1962 edition of Suburban Life magazine described the Mall at Short Hills as the Fifth Avenue of the suburbs.

- lingerie holders with snaps inside at the shoulders

- white piping trims the neckline and armholes

- two decorative slit pockets with oriental frog button and loops

- boat neck

- sleeveless

- long fitting darts on back bodice

- rear metal zipper

- self fabric cord belt

- side slits

- unlined

- seams are finished with stitching

- label - Joan Ruth Shops - The Mall at Short Hills

- condition - Wonderful. No issues noted. The dress has been neatly shortened at some time. It originally had side slits. The hem could be let down and the slits would be there. The decorative buttons have tiny wires in them to keep them stiff. They are a little squashed from pressing.

35" bust

34" waist

36" hip

36" length shoulder to hem - has been shortened at some time and has a 4" hem

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