50s LIGHTWEIGHT TIERED EMBROIDERED GREY GINGHAM DRESS WITH DEEP SCOOP BACK - XS-S Plaid

50s LIGHTWEIGHT TIERED EMBROIDERED GREY GINGHAM DRESS WITH DEEP SCOOP BACK - XS-S PlaidBeautiful very lightweight cotton dress in a grey black fine gingham check. Fitted bodice with an elegant very low cut scooped U back. Fitted waist with side metal zipper. Skirt is tiered and softly full, sewn in gathers with a beautiful floral embroidery to the top tier, finished with a scalloped hem. Midi length. Label cut, so not sure of make, but commercially made. Late 50s era or early 60s. Dress is pictured with a petticoat which is not included

Softly fitted

As aways with 50s pieces

Fabric feels like a light polyester cotton blend

Shoulder to high waist: 12

and it's a soft cotton velvet so can be machine washed on a gentle cycle

One tiny nick in the zipper placket

SIZEThe dress is labeled a vintage size 12 but fits approx like a Small/UK8-10

Fit on model: as shownWaist: 27"Hip: 46"Length: 30

The velvet collar has had some tiny tucks sewn in to make it slightly shorter and layered

SIZELabeled a size Medium

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Back nylon zip to fasten