Vintage 1950s Pink Cotton Day Dress Size S M

This is a wonderful 1950s pink cotton dress, dating to the late 50s.  It is sleeveless and has a wide shawl collar, almost like an oversized sailor’s collar, a decorative bow at the top of the neckline bridge, a full cut “circle” type skirt and four large decorative buttons on the bodice, two pinning down the collar and two just above the waistline.  The skirt is gathered in small tucks below the waistline, which gives the skirt its fullness.  It was posed with a crinoline underneath it, but no crinoline is provided - it is perfectly wearable without one, but if you want that 50s circle skirt look, a crinoline is required.  The dress is unlined and closes at the back with a metal zipper.

Label: No label

Material: Cotton, quite crisp, very nice quality

Sizing:  No size is indicated, and although this should fit a small to maybe a smaller medium size (note the small waist), please rely on the following measurements for fit, keeping the style of the garment in mind (please measure your body or a similar garment that you might own for comparison):

Bust: 34”-35” around, taken under the arm openings

Waist: 25 1/2” around

Hips:  Full, meant either to flare out or to fall loosely

Overall length: about 39", measured flat from the top to the back collar to the hemline - there is an additional 7” of material in the hem

Condition:  It is in very nice condition with no wear, tear, stains or odors.  This dress was well stored over the years.

This is a nice example of a 50s era day dress - pretty in pink!