Vintage Paisley Floral Batik Print Shirtwaist Dress hollywood vintage vertical back darts

vertical back darts

35" from back of neck to bottom of sleeve (can be cuffed for shorter length)

The dress has an empire waist and is sleeveless—zipper opening at the back

5 inches across the neck

Lined with black quilted lining

Vintage Paisley Floral Batik Print Shirtwaist Dress hollywood vintage vertical back dartsStunning colorful batik printed cotton in painterly array of paisley and floral patterns. Round collarless neckline with fabric covered buttons down to waist. Short sleeves with puffed shoulders (shaped with light padding). Pleated full midi length skirt. Nylon side zipper at left. This one is beautiful but puzzling style and construction feels true 40s 50s but the puffed sleeves and nylon zipper (possibly a replacement?) feel more 80s doing retro. No