Lovely Vintage 50s Fall Floral Handmade Fit & Flare Shirtwaist Day Dress Sz 6/8

With a gorgeous profusion of browns, reds, orange & green, this handmade vintage 50s floral beauty is your perfect fall dress! Crisp mid-weight cotton is great for the transitional weather & the cuteness of this fit & flare shirtwaist dress can't be beat! Beautifully made by a seamstress or home sewer with serious skills, from the bodice trim that opens into small pockets, the diamond reinforcements where the seams meet under the arms, to the snap at the waistline that notches over to the side to preserve a perfect line of skirt pleats! Lovely 50s day dress for the 50s fan! -Brown & red floral cotton -4 buttons down bodice -Small spread collar -Full pleated skirt -Pleats at bust -In seam chest pockets (at orange trim, see close up) -Fit & flare silhouette -Reinforced underarms (see close up) -Belt loops (no belt) -Knee length on 5'6" model -2.5 in. hem can be taken down -Snaps open below the waistline for easy entry (see close up) -Fits a modern 6/8, measurements below -Excellent Vintage Condition, 2 small holes in skirt front are practically imperceptible due to the busy pattern & fullness of skirt (see last 2 photos) -Last 6 photos in natural light Measurements on the half: -Shoulders: Approx. 15.25 in. (no shoulder seam) -Chest: 16.5 in. -Waist: 15.5 in. -Hips: Free -Length: 38 in.