Frances | Vintage 1980s-does-1940s pastel watercolour print large collared fitted silhouette dress with pockets

We were just perusing the Vintage Fashion Guild for silhouettes and while that if this dress truly resembles some of the strong, military-type upper half and slimmer, fitted lower half silhouettes of that time, we are hesitant to name it as such because we found a care tag (which started to be in use only from the 1960s onwards) and serged seams.

Nevertheless, it is such a well- and thoughtfully-made dress that we couldn’t pass it up. And even if it were to be from the 1980s, it is still such a gem. How so?

•Hidden buttons down the front.

• Pockets with neat and matching binding.

• Bra-straps holder with snap buttons.

• Fabric belt-loops (so well-made with the same material as the dress).

Pinned?: No. But was belted to show how it looks when worn with one. 

Measurements:
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Size: L - XL (approx)

Bust: Up to 20 inches

Waist: Up to 17 inches.  (Fixed waist but has belt loops if you’d like to cinch it tighter.)

Hips: Up to 21 inches

Armhole: 10.5 inches

Sleeves: 16 inches (from the collar as there are no shoulder seams)

Cuff: 7.5 inches

Top length: 16.5 inches

Total length: 45 inches

Stretch: No.

Lined: Yes

Softness: Medium weight.

Material: Care tag says 97% cotton and 3% spandex outer + 100% cotton lining.

Tag: Had a brand tag that has been removed.

Condition: Excellent.