This New Old Stock day dress is late 1950s to 1960s vintage. It is the kind of dress that every American homemaker wore - simple, comfortable and easy to care for. With modern eyes, we can see nicely done details that are not found in today's "Fast Fashion". The silhouette is a simple shift, with fit adjusted and waist defined by use of the matching sash tie belt. The upper bodice has nice shirtwaist-type details, with a flyout collar, yoking front and back, and short sleeves that can be rolled or cuffed to the preferred length. The dress has a large patch pocket below the waist on the right.
SIZE: Labeled size 14 1/2. Half sizes were generally used to denote "Petite"
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Bust | 41.5" | 105.5 |
| Shoulders | 15.25" | 38.75 |
| Approximate waist (based on location of belt threads) | 41" | 104 |
| Approximate hips | 46" | 117 |
| Bodice length from back of neck | 16" | 40.5 |
| Skirt length | 24" | 61 |
| Sweep | 52" | 132 |
| Hem allowance | 4" | 10 |
FABRIC/COLORS: 65/35 poly/cotton blend in a beautiful woven plaid primarily using green, blue and brown, with red and yellow accents. The tag describes it as "Dan-Press... It's a Dan River fabric", machine washable, drip or tumble dry.
TAGS: A Nancy Frock
CLOSURES: The dress closes with six brown pearly plastic buttons down the front. The self-fabric tie is still with the dress.
CONDITION: Deadstock, never worn, no issues noted
