Cornflower Blue Tailored Shift Dress with Covered Buttons

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This authentic vintage shift dress in a vibrant cornflower blue offers a clean, architectural silhouette that celebrates the precision of 1960s tailoring.

The design is defined by its crisp collar and a vertical row of delicate, hand-finished covered buttons that draw the eye down the bodice. Short, structured sleeves and a gentle A-line skirt that hits just above the knee create a feminine yet professional profile. The side zipper ensures a seamless, tailored fit through the waist, maintaining the garment's streamlined aesthetic.

Crafted from high-quality easy care fabric, this piece is a testament to a time when longevity and style coexisted. It is a robust, beautiful garment ready for a modern life.

Pair this dress with simple loafers or boots for a curated weekday look, or elevate it with a silk scarf and pumps for an evening event. Its minimalist charm makes it a versatile foundation for any sustainable wardrobe, offering the quiet luxury and confidence of a true heirloom piece.

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Circa: 1940 - 1970
Origin: Private Collection UK
Label: n/a

Fabric: Easy Care (Poly/Nylon/Acrylic/Acetate) wash and wear
Condition: Very Good commensurate with age and love. Slight shop fading on sleeve
Care: Machine or hand wash with gentle detergent

Modern Size Indicator: 10 - 12
Measurements: Bust 42 cm, Waist 40 cm, Hip 50 cm (laid flat)
Vintage Size Indicator: n/a

Fit: Tailored shift
Fixture: Original covered buttons and side zipper

NOTE: Sale Items/Damaged Items cannot be exchanged, refunded or returned. Colors may display differently on various devices.

Our vintage items are rated as follows:
  • Excellent: Near or near to new quality, with no noted flaws and may often be presented in original packaging or, with original tags (deadstock) all commensurate with age and love
  • Very Good: May have some minor issue, as seen or noted
  • Good: Some minor flaws which may be repairable, or may not detract from the garment when worn
  • Rescue: Flaws as described which may or may not detract when worn in most cases possibility of repair

We estimate sizes as current or, 'modern' sizing rather than vintage sizing as eras do vary.

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