50s CALIFORNIA COTTONS WHITE PAISLEY PRINT COTTON FULL SKIRT DRESS - XS / petite 1940s

50s CALIFORNIA COTTONS WHITE PAISLEY PRINT COTTON FULL SKIRT DRESS - XS / petite 1940sCalifornia Cottons crisp white full skirted sun dress with a lovely print of dusky yellow, orange and blue paisley print with ornate framing bands. As aways with 50s pieces, great use of pattern and placement to create a patterned edge to the neckline and two vertical mirrored bands to the front of the bodice. Beautiful silhouette with a fitted bodice, slashed neckline in front and deeper v back. Shoulder straps have a twisted effect where they attach

this is almost impossible to see when worn

Length: 43

but still presents really well

-One small darn to the front just below the waist

fabric is a little stiff and has no give)

Fitted bodice with sleeveless cut and a high square neckline

burgundy and darker yellow

Dusky petrol blue shade with a photo print of grey sea shells

Waist cinches the silhouette in and the skirt is full and sewn in really neat pleats for fullness

Shoulder to natural waist: 14"

to where the pleats are stitched down

Loose fitting half sleeve