This vintage maxi dress is like moonlit water in clothing form, all inky navy, cobalt, teal, and flashes of green moving through that beautiful rippling print. The collar sits wide and open through the neckline, the bodice fastens through the front, and the long sleeves keep the line elegant without feeling too formal.
The waist is drawn in with the matching tie belt, then the skirt falls long and fluid to the hem. It has that lovely length that feels both dramatic and easy, with enough movement through the lower half to make it comfortable to wear while looking beautifully pulled together. The fabric has that soft easy-care feel that makes it a very wearable piece with a full-length shape.
Try bright turquoise earrings with a chartreuse bag, or wear with metallic sandals and a black bangle. For cooler weather, add a blazer in apple green, cobalt or plum keeping the look long and elegant.
This shape is great if you like definition through the waist with length and ease through the hips and thighs. It also works well if you are a bit fuller through the bust and shoulders and want the open neckline to break things up nicely. The small fabric covered buttons at the bust draw the eye downward to the skirt keeps a long, flowing, clean line. If you are a bit fuller through the bottom half than the top, the collar and shaped waist help balance proportions while the maxi skirt falls comfortably from there.
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Circa: 1940 - 1970
Origin: New Zealand
Label: na
Fabric: Cotton, Easy Care (Poly/Nylon/Acrylic/Acetate) blend
Condition: Excellent commensurate with age and love
Care: Easy care
Modern Size Indicator: 10 - 12
Measurements: Bust 42 cm, Waist 36 cm, Hip 52 cm (laid flat)
Vintage Size Indicator: 14
Fit: Fitted through the shoulders and waist with an easy fall through the skirt
Fixture: Front bodice fastening with matching waist tie
Features: Wide collar, long sleeves, self-fabric belt, maxi length, ripple print in blue, teal, green and navy
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