50s GOLD AND DARK RED SHADOW PLAID / STRIPE FULL SKIRTED TAFFETA DRESS - S-M Winter

50s GOLD AND DARK RED SHADOW PLAID / STRIPE FULL SKIRTED TAFFETA DRESS - S-M WinterBeautiful lustrous taffeta style 50s party dress in a beautiful shadow plaid stripe in subdued gold and dark red. This is sewn in a chevron to the bodice with a square neck with collar and short dolman sleeve. Fitted waist and generous full skirt, perfect for wearing with a petticoat as the dress holds the shape so strikingly. Back metal zip to fasten. Unlined. Label is Carolyn. Dress is pictured with a petticoat which is not included in the sale.

Nautical blue and white striped trim to neck

and I love how well this transitions through the seasons

just one of those pieces of vintage that make you happy

Fit on model: as shown (can't do the back button up)

most just a single knit stitch

David Gibson 40s Moygashel blouse in a pastelly lilac shade

Shoulder to natural waist: 14" (shoulder is slightly dropped and sits quite low when worn

with a big R on the pull

Embroidery is a little faded

Shoulder to underbust: 13"

3/4 sleeve

which makes this work as a unisex