Gorgeous muted shades of mossy green make up a lush print of crackly vines (much like batik) punctuated with Asian motifs. We adore this dress and were it just an inch longer in the waist, it'd would have found a home in the lucitebox closet of vintage.

This is a great dress. It's trans-seasonal. The three quarter sleeves and slinky acetate fabric make it perfect to wear most seasons. It feels like silk and moves like it, too, but it's a bit more weighty than pure silk. The collar is a wide notched affair that's perfect for showcasing a gorgeous necklace. The fit is easy--it's a shirt waister that buttons at the bodice and has a very pleated full skirt. The details (especially the nice cuffs) make it so much more than an average shirt dress.

And of course, there's that print--so lush, so exotic and so wonderful. This dress is lovely, indeed.

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Condition:
Very good. There are two flaws to note on collar lapel. Could be hidden with a pressing. Two small tears right on the collar fold.
Era: 1950s

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Designer/Label: Betty Hartford

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Color: Olive green, darker deeper olive, grayish greens adn whites
Fabric: Slinky rayon--it's not cold rayon, but probalby something with acetate or nylon in it.

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Size: L
Measurements: Bust  = 40 " Waist  = 30 " Hip  = 66 " Shoulder to Waist  = 16 " Shoulder  = 16 " Sleeve  = 17 " Length  = 43 1/2 "