60s Vintage Tent Dress

Mad Men era tent style dress in a mod floral chiffon print. This sleeveless dress has side bust darts, buttons down the front, and has a jewel neckline with an attached scarf. The dress is made of two layers, a sheer chiffon-like layer which is backed in a layer of green cotton. The exact materials are unknown, most likely polyester or a poly/cotton blend.

Item: Vintage 60s Floral Tent Dress
Material: Estimate to be polyester or polyester/cotton blend
Size: Vintage 10, med to large
Color(s): Green(s), purple, blue,
Maker: Made for the English Shop, which was a high end family owned boutique in West Hartford, CT.

Measurements: Taken with the garment lying flat, please double bust, waist and hips.

Bust: 19"
Waist: 19"
Hips: 21"
Length: 3.5"
Back width: 13" (at shoulders), 18.5" (under the arms)

Condition: Very good condition. There is some puckering at the hem, it's possible this occurred because the dress was a bit large for my form. It's also possible the chiffon layer has stretched over the years and a re-hem may be in order.

Photographed on a dress form with the following measurements, Bust 35 1/2", Waist 25 1/2", Hips 35 3/4", Rib cage 29 1/2"

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