Silk printed with overscale daisies in deep violet, soft periwinkle, cream and touches of sage green, this dress carries the particular vitality of mid-century textile design. The flowers are not delicate or demure: their petals are rendered with bold, almost graphic brushstroke energy, filling the fabric edge to edge with a print that feels as alive now as it did the day it was made. The construction is classically of its era, a shirt-style bodice with an open notch collar, full-length sleeves with deep turn-back cuffs secured by fabric-covered buttons, and a generous gathered skirt falling to below the knee. The original self-fabric belt, now widened, defines the waist and anchors the whole silhouette.
The gathered skirt creates fullness through the lower body, which means this dress balances beautifully on those who carry more volume through the shoulder and bust, drawing the eye down and outward through the skirt rather than holding it at the top. The belted waist is the pivot: tighten it for a defined hourglass line, or let it sit looser for an easier, more relaxed shape through the middle. Those with a longer torso will appreciate the generous length through the bodice. Wear it as it is, or layer with a simple knit or blazer in cooler months.
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Circa: 1940 - 1970
Origin: Consignment
Label: N/A
Fabric: Silk
Condition: Excellent commensurate with age and care.
Care: Dry clean or gentle hand wash, line dry
Modern Size Indicator*: 10 - 12
Measurements*: Bust: 46 cm, Waist: 38 cm, Hip: 90 cm (Laid flat)
Vintage Size Indicator: N/A
Fit: Shirtwaist silhouette with notch collar, full-length sleeves with turn-back cuffs, gathered skirt falling to below the knee
Fixture: Original side zip, fabric-covered buttons at front placket and cuffs
Features: Overscale daisy print in violet, periwinkle, cream and sage on silk. Original self-fabric belt, widened. Turn-back cuffs. Notch collar with open V.
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