1960s alexa double knit shift dress, s

Because it’s just the sort of dress we could imagine Ms. Chung wearing to a party with a pair of chunky-heel Gucci loafers.  And a Mulberry bag.  While standing next to Alex Turner.  We hate her.*

¾ sleeve shift dress with faux front split skirt and decorative molded plastic buttons.  Double-stitched seam at collar and front waist; half princess seams front and back. Rear metal zipper closure. Dress fully lined in matching acetate; sleeves unlined.

fabric:  double knit wool, rayon
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: secured loose buttons to skirt
condition: mint


measurements:

shoulders: 16” (15” neckline circumference)
bust:  37”
sleeve:  20”from shoulder, 13 ½” from underarm
sleeve circumference:  12” at upper arm, 10” at forearm
waist:  32”
hips:  38”
length:  36 ½” from shoulder, 28 ½” from underarm
sweep:  50”
hem:  1 ¾”


label:  Alexander Exclusiv
size:  no size tag present; comparable to modern size small


*we don’t hate her.