50s NOVELTY LION AND PALM TREE BACKLESS HALTER DRESS - XS 1950s so hard to date

so hard to date

not very noticeable when worn

neither really noticeable when worn

it's not really visible but this is a point of straining when getting into the dress as the dropped waistband is quite snug over your shoulders

50s NOVELTY LION AND PALM TREE BACKLESS HALTER DRESS - XS 1950s so hard to dateVery sweet handmade 50s dress in brown cotton with the most adorable little red lion and palm tree print. Fitted bodice with high collared neck in front and a halter neckline with backless design to the back. Sewn in gathers to the shoulders. Waist is fitted. Bodice buttons up with five small yellow buttons to the chest. Skirt is a full a line shape, cut in seven panels. Side metal zipper fastener. No labels, but looks at how this has been finished I