-- mid 1950s day dress
-- beautiful woven plaid gingham in shades of blue and grey
-- classic fit and flare silhouette with exceptional use of pattern placement
-- bodice topped with powder blue linen collar
-- undefined shoulders with 3/4 length sleeves and under arm gussets
-- button front from neckline to hem, described as a "coatdress" in the ad depicting a similar style
-- fitted waistline
-- voluminous skirt gathered in pleats around the waist
label: "L'Aiglon"
material: woven cotton plaid, plastic buttons, linen
size: fits like a contemporary medium, please refer to measurements below
______ m e a s u r e m e n t s
bust: 36" to 38"
waist: 28"
hips: free
shoulders: undefined
bodice: 16" from shoulder to waist
length: 43.5" from shoulder top to hem
All measurements are taken while garment is laying flat and then doubled unless otherwise noted. Please allow yourself some "wiggle room" when determining fit.
___________ c o n d i t i o n
Top notch! Dress displays little to no evidence of wear, no issues of note. Beautiful, clean and nearly pristine. Original L'Aiglon ad included shows a very similar dress, right down to the buttons, circa 1955.
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