Vintage 1950's Day Dress | Cream Cotton with Floral Folk Print & Brass Button Closure | XS

This vintage early 1950s day dress was made from a buttery soft cotton material with the sweetest European Folk floral print. A very flattering bodice that is nicely structured with a canvas backing to assist in shape retention, with intentional stitching above the bust line which accentuates the 'goods'. Short sleeved with ribbon trim, closing down the center with hidden eye hooks and a half-zip down in the skirt. Decorative brass buttons add a nice bit of adornment. This sweet little dress has a nice and full below the knee skirt that comes to life when worn with a petticoat underneath. Such a cutie!

Quick Facts

Label: No label; likely homemade
Era: 1950s
Material: Cotton
Color: Cream, kelly green, red, pink, yellow
Size: XS (please see measurements)
Condition: has been cleaned, structurally sound with no holes, rips, or mends. Zipper is a bit tight towards the bottom and a bit loose towards the top but works without strain at stays closed. There is some overall color bleeding (primarily yellow and some green) around the edges of the flowers which is mostly isolated to the upper chest and tops of shoulders.
 
Measurements:
• Taken seam to seam laying flat, relaxed, then doubled
• Maximum measurement given for comfort without applying stress to seams

Shoulders: 16"
Sleeve Length: 9"
Armscye: 16"
Sleeve Opening: 11"
Bust: 32”
Waist: 26"
Hips: open
Length: 15” from shoulder to waist
Full Length: 38"

This is an antique or early vintage garment made from delicate materials such as silk, fine cotton, lace, or early synthetics. These textiles may display signs consistent with age, which includes:

• natural fiber fatigue
• gentle thinning at stress points
• subtle irregularities inherent to early manufacturing
• age-related softness or patina

These qualities are authentic to historic garments and are considered part of their character, not defects, unless otherwise stated.

Notable flaws, such as excessive wear, stains, holes, or rips will always be photographed and disclosed in the condition notes.