1950's vintage diagonal stripe CLAIRE McCARDELL classic shirt dress. Heather light brown and dark brown wool crepe. Keyhole neckline, comes to V center back. Solid dark brown banding at neckline and hook placket. Signature McCardell decorative hook and eye closures center front (10 - all present). Raglan sleeves with mitered diagonal stripes and banded cuffs. Bias cut mitered stripe bodice front and back. Bias cut full gathered skirt. Side seam hip pockets! Precision dressmaking with flattering diagonal mitered stripes. MARVELOUS McCARDELL... winner of Coty's Hall of Fame Award.
Label:
"CLAIRE McCARDELL Clothes by Townley, Miron Woolens"
"BERGDORF-GOODMAN, On the Plaza, New York"
Approximate Measurements:
Bust - 36"
Shoulder, measured from shoulder to shoulder across back yoke - 15"
Sleeves, measured from neckline edge at shoulder seam to cuff edge - 28"
Waist - 26"
Hip - Open
Bodice back length, measured from neckline edge to waist seam - 17"
Skirt back length, measured from waist seam to hem edge - 25 1/2"
Skirt length, from waist seam to hem edge 29
Hem - 1 3/4"
Condition:
EXCELLENT condition and totally fabulous! There are a few small neat professional restoration repairs that do not show when wearing and help reinforce the fabric for longer wear. An amazing McCardell in great condition!
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