NEVER get tired of these!
This conservative little style is very sweet, no?
It is made of a pure cotton material, I would guess, and was probably custom tailored (from looking at the details). I have at least one more dress which has cross-stitch embroidery on it but, to tell the truth, many true vintage dresses that were commercially made have lovely detail, too. And, of course, it could have been added later by the owner.
I also really love skinny, fabric-covered belts on dresses – a common feature on dresses made at this time. As I’ve mentioned before, I’ll sometimes shorten a hem and make a covered belt from the extra fabric when an original belt is missing.
These dresses look nice with a cardigan sweater or a shawl, so they can go from Spring into Fall with ease. They were standard daytime wear for just about everybody back in the day. It’s so…
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This plain-looking frock has many characteristics which set it apart. I immediately spotted it as true vintage, but am especially drawn to the colors and print of the fabric.
Yes, it is pure cotton material – hand-tailored, with styling detail (a couple of tucks at the waist that make it look like it could be a 2-piece dress, which was a popular style in the early ’60’s). A-line cut, knee/below knee length and metal zipper in back.
It’s well-made in an enduring style but the cloth is the greatest “souvenir” of my trip to New Zealand. The colors and pattern are so much like the paintings and weaving done by the Maori – the original citizens of this land – a great thing to take home!
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