SALE | Lily Lady | Vintage 1980s Anthurium or Lotus or Lily Leaf Motif Cobalt Blue Dress

The story:

When we first got this, we were a little puzzled as to how the waist fitted. Then we popped it onto Mannequin Molly and it all dawned upon us. :D 

It was one of those cute 1940s-style rayon dresses which were worn loose, but fitted and lifted at the waist, leaving fabric loose around the bust. The rest of the skirt just falls in a light, lilting swing. 

And check out those HUGE buttons? ;D 

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: XL - XXL/XXXL 

Shoulders: 16n

Bust: Up to 23in

Waist: 17 - 20in (Fixed waist. Has 2 side belt loops though one looks like it has been tied to itself to have a loop.)

Top Length: 18in (from shoulders to the top of the huge waistband where the belt loops lie.) 

Waistband height: 8in

Total Length: 46in  

Hips: Up to 20in (across the fixed waistband. Measures up to 34in below the fixed waistband.) 

Sleeves: 11in

Cuff: 6.5in 

Armhole: 8.5in

Material: Not stated but seems to be a synthetic mix. . 
Origin: U.S.A. 
Tag: Christie Austin. 
Lining: Unlined.
Transparency:  Seems opaque, but as with most vintage garments, a slip will help to keep things decent ;)
Condition: Excellent.