50s CRISP ORANGE ROSE FULL SKIRTED COTTON DRESS WITH GATHERED BUST - XS / petite Hawaiian

50s CRISP ORANGE ROSE FULL SKIRTED COTTON DRESS WITH GATHERED BUST - XS / petite HawaiianDelightfully romantic 50s cotton dress in crisp white with a summery print of orange roses with soft pastel green leaves. Beautifully sculpted silhouette with a scooped neck and short sleeve and a high shelfy gathered bustline with wide fitted waist. Full skirt sewn in neat gathers. Back metal zipper to fasten. No labels but looks professionally commercially made. Bodice backed in canvas cotton. Skirt unlined. Dress is pictured with a petticoat which

Great heavier weight autumn/winter dress

The dress is labeled a vintage size 16 but fits approx like a Small / approx UK10

One small mark on the front of the skirt

but has some things to note:

Chest: 37" (best fit slightly smaller)

Sweep: 50"

Very Bardot

this would best suit a short-waisted person

Fitted waistband and full midi skirt sewn in neat inch wide pleats

Stunning Fred Howard early 50s novelty shirtwaister dress in such a great conversational print

Fit on model: as shownWaist: 24-25"Hip: freeLength: 30"Sweep: 88"(There is a 2" hem on this) CONDITION  Very good condition

Arrow point pockets to the chest