Vintage 50s Alix of Miami Dress Blue Floral Roses Cocktail Retro Mid-Century Sm

This lovely vintage dress features a soft lightweight printed fabric that feels like cotton and features vibrant blue cabbage roses, a gathered bodice, fitted waist, and full skirt. It includes a built-in crinolined and built-in bra/structured bodice in the front. Closes in the back with a metal zipper. Perfect for summer events, weddings or cocktail parties The dress is in beautiful vintage condition. There are few very small holes right along the edge of one of the armholes. Also inside at the shoulder seams there is a little discoloration, that cannot be seen from the outside (perhaps something that transferred from a hanger). See photos for both. Made by: Alix of Miami No Size (Flat measurements of dress) No fiber content tag. Era: 1950s Flat measurements to dress: A Armpit to Armpit: 18.5” Waist: 14” Skirt length: 24” long (at center back) Necklace not included. About the brand: Alix of Miami was one of the many manufacturing businesses that sprang up in Miami, Florida in the mid 20th century. In the post-World War II period, the city of Miami, Florida became a leader in the development of “modern” mid 20th Century design. The city’s location lent itself to modernism with a twist of tropical. Alix of Miami made beautiful cocktail and dinner dresses with a tropical edge. They also made glamorous swimsuits, which were often studded with rhinestones. (vintagefashionguild.org) Feel free to contact me with any questions. This item is not returnable.