VTG 1950s Turquoise Print Day Dress Wide and 43 similar items

Charming 1950s turquoise acetate day dress with a bold print, wide waistband, and full gathered skirt. Features a low scoop back with sturdy metal zipper. Originally came with a belt ? ends are unfinished, but could be adapted for use or styled with another vintage belt. Condition Overall excellent vintage condition. Belt ends unfinished. Has not been cleaned ? sold as found. Note: model photo is a rendering of the dress, not the exact dress. Provenance Note Midcentury acetate day dresses like this were designed for everyday wear, yet cut to flatter with nipped waists and full skirts. They epitomize the tailored but feminine silhouette of the 1950s, now iconic in vintage fashion and film. Style Aesthetics ? Rockabilly / Pinup classic ? Mad Men midcentury chic ? Sustainable vintage acetate Pop Culture Screen Style References Channels Joan Holloway?s fitted waist looks from Mad Men. Evokes 1950s silhouettes seen in Rebel Without a Cause. Perfect for period styling in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. (References are stylistic; not screen-used.) Styling Tips Pair with a crinoline for full 1950s skirt volume. Replace the original belt with a wide vintage cinch belt. Wear with kitten heels and pearls for classic day-to-evening style. Measurements (laid flat, in inches) Bust: 32" Waist: 24" Hips: Free Shoulder to waist: 15" Waist to hem: 25" Approx. Modern Size Best fits Women?s XS (US 0?2). Fit Guide Ideal for ~5?0??5?4?, 95?110 lbs for intended fitted silhouette. Fabric / Materials Acetate with turquoise print, metal zipper. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? 1950s acetate dress, not fast fashion. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, though we usually process same or next day; or if you're in a real big hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via USPS or UPS. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!