Rare 1950s Colorblock Cotton Convertible Gown
Rare 1950s Colorblock Cotton Convertible Gown
Absolutely wonderful 1950s color-block cotton summer dress with wild convertible skirt design. Features skinny cross straps, super fitted bodice with dramatic bow-style bust line. The skirt at first appears to be a classic circle skirt, but it’s ingenious convertible design allows you to wear it two ways: one buttons onto the bodice and creates a half circle pleat with a knee length silhouette. The other way creates a Vivienne Westwood-esque bustle silhouette with hook and eye closures that attach at each side of the waist.
label: Not marked, possibly tailor made?
measurements:
estimated modern size: Small (shown unpinned on 5’6 model, size 2/4)
bust: 35”
waist: 26.5”
hip: open
materials: 100% cotton
condition: Very good to excellent. There are a few straw spots in the folds of the skirt that appear to be dye transfer, but they are almost impossible to notice when worn.
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