1950s Town and Cottage Navy Faille Dress elastic waist elastic smocking on sides

elastic smocking on sides

Here it is styled with the Estelle Blouse and Scrappy Tie-Belt

Center back zipper

64” sweep

My aim when creating my collections is to have as little waste as possible and to use what I have on hand to create Upcycled Couture pieces

1950s Town and Cottage Navy Faille Dress elastic waist elastic smocking on sidesTrue Vintage Dress in excellent condition. This dress has a full sweep skirt and a fitted bodice with special seams, style lines, and elbow length sleeves with cuff. The fabric is rayon faille which has a beautiful drape and weight. Solid skirt and the bodice has a woven pattern with diamond motive. Size 8. Bust: 36, Waist: 30, Hip: 48, Center Front Length: 44 Side seam zipper and front button bodice closure with collar.