Vintage Cotton Day Dress, 1950s Gingham Print Dress with Button Front Bodice, Pockets, and Floral Applique Detail, Size Small
Pretty cotton day dress from the mid century era has a shirt dress style top and a full skirt with large pleats. There are two pockets hidden within the pleats in the front. Button front bodice with V neckline and a collar. The dress has a black and white gingham print, and the bodice has some white screen printed (or painted?) stripes up either side. The left shoulder has a leafy design outlined in black embroidery. It gives off an applique type of feel, but it's more like its been lightly painted and stitched.
The dress is missing a belt, and it has some small holes in the left sleeve shoulder - shown in photos. There is no tag in this beauty any longer.
The hem is pretty wide and could be let down if desired.
Overall, a really pretty and simple piece to wear during the summer for running errands or being casually pretty.
No size marked. Measures like a modern size small and is shown on a size small model. Model is 5'11" tall.
For best fit, please compare the measurements below to your own, or to the size chart of a brand that fits you well.

Bust: 40"
Waist: 28"
Hips: Free
Across shoulders: 14"
Armpit to cuff: 8. 5"
Shoulder to hem: 38" (could be let down another 4"-4. 5")

Inventory Z28

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in New Jersey.