Vintage French cotton FLORAL BLUE DRESS belted c1950 The Vintage Fashion Trends Quietly Making a Comeback 15 brutal realities of the vintage clothing market Luminaire vintage occasion Luckyfind. Bonjour, welcome to Les Toiles Blanches stock! here is a lovely dress that dates c1950. The fabric is medium weight cotton with a dry texture. This vintage dress is built sleeveless, with a small V decollet, large flat pleats running under the waist of the dress, front and back, giving a nice volume to the textile. The dress closes by a long zip in the back and has a nice belt made from the same fabric. This vintage dress is hand sewn. The decor is made of a stylized blue floral pattern on an off white ground. A fine fresh classic model with a charming vintage French touch. The dress is in a fine condition, freshly hand laundered and pressed. A small to medium size, a French 38 40 so probably a 8 10 US. A lovely piece, easy to wear, in a fine wearable condition. to have a look behind the scene follow us on Instagram! @les_toiles_blanches Condition : fine condition, as found Ref : SD01219 DETAILS Fabric cotton Colour blue, off white ground Period 1950 Origin France Length 88 cm 34,64 in Chest 44 cm 17,32 in Shoulder 40 cm 15,74 in Weight 400 gr 0. 88 bs Finishes sleeveless, flat pleats, belted Condition fine condition, hand laundered and pressed Remarks a lovely vintage spring dress, small to medium size Textile Care Antique linen is a living material, if you treasure it, it will reward you a hundred times. A lot of antique textiles are so robust and wonderfully easy to wash and maintain. The fibres of these exceptional fabrics were grown without any use of chemical, these textiles are organic. No need to use chemicals to wash antique textiles, a good simple natural soap such as the savon de Marseille is fine for every kind of linen. The textiles can be machine washed on warm. The warmer ithey will be washed, the softer and floppier they will turn. Again, no need to use a softener, a dash of white vinegar or a spoon of baking soda are perfect to maintain these wonderful textiles. Dry them on the line if possible, expose them under sun light to brighten the natural white. information The textiles I propose show signs of times, marks that are a moving, precious treasure which attests a bygone era. I will always try to describe them as accuratly as possible, giving many details, measurements and pictures to show the reality of the linen. Estimating the age of a fabric is not scientific but rather archeologic, many signs are useful, such as the stitches, the embroideries, the sewing, the colour, the texture, even the smell of the fabrics can help. Sometimes, the auctionneers or the owners give me precious information about the origin of the trousseau, monograms, name of the ancestors. Experience is also crucial to feel and judge the fiber content, the age, the origin or the use of the textile. I will strive to describe the textiles in the most complete way, using my honest judgement, having spent many years manipulating them. Please note my textiles come from a smoke free house. When they are freshly laundered, the textiles have been washed with natural organic soap and sun dried on line . I recently started selling my treasures, new items will be on sale very often, so please keep your eyes peeled! shipping return Items are sent carefully wrapped in silk paper. I am happy to ship worldwide and will mail your parcel with tracking within 2 business days after your purchase. I use the french international shipping service with insurance that takes around 5 days to fly to the United States or Japan with zero custom charges. I will send you information just after the parcel has been sent. I politely ask that all items should be paid within 5 days. I'm making every effort to provide you with high quality linens. However, in case of real big problem with your purchase , I will refund you once you have returned the goods in their initial condition (your shipping needs to include tracking). Please note that your shipping fees will not be refunded.