50s SHEER YELLOW AND GREY STRIPED DAY DRESS - S Autumn

50s SHEER YELLOW AND GREY STRIPED DAY DRESS - S AutumnSweet pale yellow and grey striped day dress in a semi sheer crinkled textured nylon. Fitted bodice with a collarless v neck and sleeveless design. Double breasted with eight small shank buttons to fasten. Fitted waistband with side metal zipper. Full skirt sewn in narrow gathers, not massive, but does accommodate a smaller petticoat for added fullness. No labels. Dress is pictured with a petticoat which is not included in the sale. It's also pictured

CONDITION Good condition

Slight signs of handstitches to the very top corners of the neck seam

High waist with fitted waistband and short length with a gentle a-line flare and big patch pockets on the hip

so elegant

Nipped in waistline and a full skirt sewn in inchwide pleats

Lovely blue

Skirt flares out into a generous fullness and finishes below the knee

Beautiful 70s take on Art Deco with this sleek autumnal wool chevron skirt

Nipped in waistline and very full skirt sewn in crisp wide pleats to the waistband

and the occasional hand stitches

SIZEThe skirt is not labeled with a size but fits approx like a XS

Not entirely sure what the history of this is but I've had this print before and it was Alice Edwards "Italians" range