1950s Pure Silk Mellor Leaf Print Shawl Collar Wiggle Dress

The quality of the silk on this late 1950s Mellor dress has to be felt to be believed.  It's a gorgeous weight, Italian silk charmeuse.  

The print is vibrant with leaves in yellow, gold, copper, teal and green shades and has flattering princess seams. She is fully interlined in black with a side zip fastening and a shawl collar overlay.

Joan from Mad Men would slay in this baby! 

Condition

Immaculate. No notable flaws.

Measurements and details

All vintage clothing is measured with the garment flat and measurements doubled for width. Please compare these measurements to a garment that fits you well as often there is very little or no give in vintage fabrics.

Bust: 39.5 inches
Waist: 29.5 inches
Hips: free
Length from shoulder: 41 inches
1.5" hem allowance (hand picked so possibly longer once let down) and approx 1cm in seams to play with.

Our model Miss Barbara normally wears VV size Clara and is 5'5" tall