Perfect Pair | Vintage 1950s Handmade blue gingham Button down Dress with POCKETS and Matching Jacket

The story:

A rare vintage 1950s handmade blue button-down (Yes, all the way!) gingham dress with embroidered square pockets and a matching bolero/cropped jacket. 

Loving how crisp the material still is (probably a linen mix) and it reminds us of this 1950s adverts with the perfect 50s lady-of-the-home wearing this, an apron and leaning over the oven ;) 

And you can wear the matching cropped jacket separately too! Would be great with a white or light yellow tank under, tied at the waist and high-waisted clam diggers! 

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.

Dress - 

Approx. Size: S - M/L

Shoulders: Up to 15in

Bust: Up to 18.5in

Waist:  Up to 14.5in (Fixed waist. Has 2 belt loops.)

Hips: Up to 24in

Top Length: 15in

Total Length: 41in  

Armhole: Approx 7in

Bolero - 

Bust: Up to 19in

Length: 16.5in 

Sleeves: 7.5in

Cuff: 7in

Armhole: Approx 8in 

Material: Not stated but likely cotton/linen mix.
Origin: U.S.A
Tag: None. Seems handmade! 
Lining: Unlined.
Transparency:  Seems opaque, but as with most vintage garments, a slip will help to keep things decent ;)
Condition: Excellent.