I Love Lucy | Vintage 1950s 1960s Pastel plaid checkered Half-sleeve collared Shirt dress

The story:

We were just reading about shoulder pads because we have been seeing tiny slithers of them just at the top of the shoulders for some of the dresses we have found recently. And it's fascinating to see how they went from exaggerated to smaller and back to big and then none again! 

These have tiny, puffy ones (which can be easily unpicked but we will leave that to you, it's lovely to be able to keep to the integrity of the garment) and the tag so simple that we'd say it's 1950s, 1960s. 

The almost linen-ish fabric is what we love, textured yet elegant and luxe. And in a lovely mix of pastels and a wide, flared skirt too! 

Pinned?: 

No. But it was belted to show how it looks when worn with one. Please refer to the details below for exact measurements.

Measurements:
All measurements are taken with the garment laid flat.
Please DOUBLE the measurements provided to get the approximate circumference measurements.
Alternatively, you can take a piece of your own clothing, lay it flat, measure it and make a comparison.

Approx. Size: M - L 

Shoulders: 15in 

Bust: Up to 19in

Waist:  11 -16in (Elastic waist. Has 1 belt loop.)

Top Length: 15in

Total Length: 42in  

Hips: Free

Sleeves: 16in

Cuff: 4.5in

Armhole: 8in

Material: Not stated but likely to be a cotton mix.
Origin: U.S.A Made in U.S.A 
Tag: J J (with a crest of some sort in the middle).
Lining: Unlined.
Transparency:  Seems opaque, but as with most vintage garments, a slip will help to keep things decent ;)
Condition: Excellent.