New Powder Blue Petal Shelf Bust Honeymoon Party Dress w Crinoline – M, 1953

Short sleeve dance dress with wide square neckline and front shelf bust with blue and silver lace modesty panel at upper chest and inset at back. Horizontal placket around full bust circumference with decorative bow and trailing tails at center back; full princess seams front and back for sculpted “fit and flare” silhouette. Side metal zipper closure with hook and loop at waist. Attached interior tulle crinoline with bottom ruffle and string ties; lined to knee in powder blue stretch mesh. On-seam slash pockets both sides; matching ½” self belt.

fabric: “silken peau” (cotton/silk blend), poly mesh
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: none
condition: new with original manufacturer hang tag

measurements:

neckline opening: 11 ½” across
neckline drop: 4” (front), 6 ½” (rear)
shoulders: 15 ½”
sleeve: 5” from shoulder, 1 ½” from underarm
sleeve circumference: 13”
bust: 38”
waist: 28”
hips: free
length: 40” from shoulder, 32” from underarm
sweep: 114” (skirt), 162” (attached crinoline)
hem: 1 ¼”
belt: adjustable from 23 ½” – 27 ½” long x ½” wide

label: Naturally Natlynn (New York)
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size medium