Original Vintage: Floral Print Fit and Flare dress
Label Alice Edwards un worn original 1950s dress with original swing tags which are a delight in themselves.
Style 527A from the "Itailanettas" collection for the 5' 2" and under
Dating from: 1950’s
Measurements:
Side seam to side seam across bust 38” (97 cm)
Side seam to side seam across waist 28” (71 cm)
Side seam to side seam across hips 39” (99 cm)
Length from top of zip to hem 32” (81.5 cm)
Length from under arm to waist 7 1/2 " (19cm)
Length from waist to hem 25 " (63.5cm) with a 2 inch turn up hem
A Rock Follies Vintage Size: 12 bigger on bust petite fit for 5ft 2" and under
Please check our size guide for how to take your measurements.
Fabric: Printed rayon a medium weight with a slinky finish, the print features stylish and bold floral bold images in fushia & baby pink, bright apple green, with black and grey leaf images on an ivory background.
Style: Classic 1950’s fit and flare
Features:Your presence will certainly noticed in this head turner of a dress. Seveless dress with V neck line to front and back, the back bodice has two darts from the waisline and the front has a centre seam that has a pleat to give shaping for the bust line, finished with a simple bow with extended tails that hang down towards the hem. the skirt is attached to the bodice with box pleats that give a flat waist that open over the hips and give a full flare to the skirt which has a sewn in net underskirt.
Closure: Metal zip with hook at top
Ideal to wear for: Special Occasion or to dress down/
Vintage Condition: Mint Vintage Condition: with original labels
Paired here with gloves and necklace and hat not included with the dress, available on this website the items are:
Gloves
Hat
Necklace
Vintage items are not new they date back to a particular era, some have survived in amazing condition, while others may show some signs of age but we feel they still deserve to make it into our collection. Therefore we have listed our items into three Conditions:
- Mint Vintage Condition: Means the item although Vintage is unworn and good as the day it was made.
- Excellent Vintage Condition: Means the item is in great shape for its age. (Most of our stock will fall into this category)
- Flawed Vintage Condition: Means the item is wearable but does have some repair, mark or damage. The flaws will be described.
1950's Floral Fit & Flare Dress
No care label in garment as it is pre 1966
We would sugest dry cleaning or a gentle hand wash and cool iron on reverse when still damp.