50s CRISP ORANGE ROSE FULL SKIRTED COTTON DRESS WITH GATHERED BUST - XS / petite 1980s this is on the inside

this is on the inside of the dress

Contrasting inversted white cotton with purple stars to the neckline and halter strap

using the white stripe of the fabric to finish the neckline and softly biased bodice with a centre seam where pattern meets up

Natural waist nips the silhouette in and the waistband sits on the high hip

Small repair to the top of the back vent

50s CRISP ORANGE ROSE FULL SKIRTED COTTON DRESS WITH GATHERED BUST - XS / petite 1980s this is on the insideDelightfully romantic 50s cotton dress in crisp white with a summery print of orange roses with soft pastel green leaves. Beautifully sculpted silhouette with a scooped neck and short sleeve and a high shelfy gathered bustline with wide fitted waist. Full skirt sewn in neat gathers. Back metal zipper to fasten. No labels but looks professionally commercially made. Bodice backed in canvas cotton. Skirt unlined. Dress is pictured with a petticoat which