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Item Number: 1103-0400
Green Chiffon Shirtwaist Dress – c. 1950’s – Talmack of NY
She’s in the kitchen where she belongs carefully placing the last piece of lattice atop the homemade apple pie. From the TV in the living room Lucy is throwing back a ‘swig’ of ‘vitameatavegamin’. Her long legs are tired from supporting her hour-glass figure in her stiletto heels all day. The caramel from the pie has just managed to dribble itself onto the heart shaped pocket of her lace-trimmed apron. Thankfully, her apron has just saved the day by taking that gooey bullet for her coveted shirtwaist dress. This is no ordinary dress it’s a uniform, flirtatious, yet feminine in style. She learned well from the media in the other room that in order to hook her man and reel him in, she relies not on the depth of her personality and intellect, but on the womanly curves accentuated by the snug bodice and cinched waistline of her dress. The message, of course, for our daughters is different. Here we have the very dress that embodies the demure and sophisticated image of its time. Fashioned from two separate pieces, this medium green chiffon shirtwaist dress with full satin under-slip was made lovingly with full attention to detail. The peter pan collar is decorated at the center with a green grosgrain bow which matches the belt and grosgrain trim at the bottom of the skirt. The bodice buttons down the front with five pearl white buttons with pleats sewn at the waist to create soft and gentle lines across the front. The skirt is pleated all the way around while the matching satin slip underneath is fashioned with a layer of tulle to accommodate the overall effect of flow and
33 11 0400 y Lovely Cotton Vibrant Dirndl Dress – c. 1960’s – Kay Windsor Frocks 135.00 3 11330400-f 11330400-b 11330400-b2 Mint. "Bust 36 ˝”, Waist 24 ˝”, Length 43”.
This is a lovely dress with square neckline, front and back, short pleated sleeves, gathered at the ends and trimmed in the dress fabric with a jewel button closure and a box-pleated bodice embellished with a petite bow at the center. The skirt flows from a natural waistline and is fashioned with knife pleats all the way around. The box pleat at the center of the bodice continues into the skirt with two box pleats at the center extending down from the waistline. From these box pleats, the knife pleats then continue around the rest of the skirt and with no side seams there is only one seam in the rear, a nice touch. A belt of matching fabric completes the look. The colors in the plaid are vibrant olive, salmon and lilac with black snowflake designs scattered about. A lovely dress in design, yet bold in color with so many fine details. The label reads: Kay Juniors, A Division of Kay Windsor Frocks. There is a rear metal zipper.
Condition: The condition is excellent. There is some discoloration to the bottom quarter of the under slip which is not detectable when worn under the dress.
Measurements: Dress Measurements: Bust 38”, Waist 26”, Hips full, Length 44 ˝”. Slip Measurements: Bust 39”, Waist 26”, Hips full, Length from shoulder straps 43 ˝”.
$185.00
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