1950s Nautical Striped Cotton Dress with Dropped Waist shirt-dress Vogue singled out this design

Vogue singled out this design as a "gorgeous and witty piece - the Orientalism of a pleated A-line bustier gown

The slip is in truly excellent condition with no issues

There are only gentle signs of use from natural wear and these do not detract

straight down with neatly ironed

The dress is cut in a classic mini fit and flare shape - it has a double layered bodice and structured cups for extra support

1950s Nautical Striped Cotton Dress with Dropped Waist shirt-dress Vogue singled out this designThis original 1950s dress is cut from lightweight cotton woven with blue and white stripes, interspersed with narrow bands featuring charming ship's wheel motifs that give the dress its distinctive nautical character. The dress has a classic boat neckline and softly gathered puff sleeves. A wide, inverted blue waistband sits low on the waist, before giving way to a full, breezy skirt with plenty of movement. It fastens at the back with its original