Vintage 50s Mode O'Day California DayDress Union Made Tropical Floral Full Skirt

Step into the mid-century dream with this 1950s Mode O'Day "Styled in California" cotton day dress — a rare survivor from one of America's iconic dress houses. Mode O'Day built its reputation on fashionable yet accessible looks, and today their pieces are prized for authentic silhouettes and California cool. This dress has it all: • Silhouette: Fit-and-flare cut with a nipped waist and sweeping full skirt made to twirl. • Fabric & Print: Crisp cotton in bold tropical blue/green floral — echoes of the tiki craze and California leisure culture. • Details: Short sleeves, flattering neckline, original matching belt, side metal zipper (functional but pulls a bit stiffly), and full skirt with graceful drape. • Union Made: Features the ILGWU AFL-CIO label, dating it late 1950s/early 1960s. • Size: Tag 18 (vintage; fits closer to modern US 8–10). • Measurements: Bust 38" • Waist 31" • Length 42.5" (shoulder to hem) • Skirt 25" (waist to hem). Condition: Very good vintage — colors vibrant, seams strong, belt present, tags intact. Light age signs only, consistent with 60+ years of care. Why it matters: True Mode O'Day dresses from the 1950s rarely surface in this condition with belt and union tag intact. This is not just a garment — it's California fashion history, equally at home in a curated collection or as the show-stopping centerpiece of a modern retro wardrobe. Union-made in the USA by the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union.