1950's vintage diagonal stripe CLAIRE McCARDELL classic shirt dress. Navy, purple and apple green stripe wool. Deep V neckline front, comes to moderate V center back. Bodice cut on bias front and back, accentuating mitered diagonal stripes. Center front darts in V shape into waist. Signature McCardell decorative hook and eye closures center front (9 - all present). Raglan sleeves with mitered diagonal stripes. Pointed faced turn back cuffs. Full pleated 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"
Approximate Measurements:
Bust - 36"
Shoulder, measured shoulder to shoulder across back yoke - 15"
Sleeves, measured from neck edge to cuff V - 22 1/2"
Waist - 26"
Hip - Open
Bodice back length, measured from shoulder seam to waist seam - 17"
Skirt length, from waist seam to hem edge - 28 1/2"
Hem - 2"
Condition:
EXCELLENT condition and totally fabulous! Shows professional weave at pleat below waist and small repair back above hem... both seen only on close inspection. An amazing McCardell in great condition!
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