At least 50 years young, this dress arrives with all the confidence of a decade of colour perfection. Periwinkle blue, teal, and olive gold, rendered in a bold oversized floral that covers every inch of a beautifully light cotton blend. It is the kind of print that has you reaching for it again and again. The dress is a straight shift, easy through the body with a gentle A-line sweep toward the hem. The neckline has a neat round finish with a small decorative button placket that adds a quiet detail to an otherwise clean silhouette.

Wear it loose and easy with flat strappy sandals in tan or white and a cane bag for a summer afternoon. Add a belt, as pictured, and the whole silhouette shifts into something tailored and defined. A woven or leather belt in olive or khaki picks up the colours in the print beautifully. For evening, try heeled mules in gold or a strappy silver sandals. If you want to lean into the print, a bold lipstick works perfectly with the periwinkle tones. This is a dress that suits a straighter or fuller figure and works especially well for women who want a relaxed silhouette that still looks polished. The print does the work and the shape gives you room to breathe.

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Circa: 1940 - 1970
Origin: Consignment
Label: n/a

Fabric: Cotton
Condition: Excellent, commensurate with age and love
Care: Cool gentle machine wash inside out or hand wash, line dry

Modern Size Indicator*: 12 - 14
Measurements*: Bust 46 cm, Waist 44 cm, Hip 54 cm (laid flat) 
Vintage Size Indicator: n/a

Fit: Straight shift with gentle A-line sweep, relaxed through body, midi length
Fixture: Original buttons
Features: Bold oversized floral print in periwinkle, teal, blush and olive gold, round neckline with decorative button placket detail, sleeveless, wear belted or unbelted

NOTE: For best fit, we recommend comparing measurements with a similar garment you already love. We are always happy to confirm additional details prior to purchase. Sale Items/Damaged Items cannot be exchanged, refunded or returned. Colours may display differently on various devices.