50's Shirtwaist Secretary Dress by Norman Wiatt California

50's Shirtwaist Secretary Dress by Norman Wiatt CaliforniaVintage 1950's Cornflower Blue, retro shirtwaist dress. LIGHT BLUE day dress, pointed open spread collars, notched lapel, button front bodice, darted bust, fishscale textured front & two (2) button, long sleeve, barrel cuffs. Nipped waist, partial knife pleat full skirt, falls to just below knee with 3. 5 inch internal hem for letting down. Side belt loops (missing belt). Looks great with or without crinoline. Crinoline not included, in excellent

This is important for the same reason that you pair a bold eye with a nude lip or a nude eye with a bold lip but never a bold eye and a bold lip

I've gone ahead and completely refurbished it: bath

The original La Vogue Shoppe was a women's clothing store chain

Lovely diagonal ribbed weave front as pictured

Inner arm pit to sleeve edge:18

light wear but no visible flaws or stains

None of these affect presentation of the dress

shoulder to Sleeve 24

With another cleaning it's possible the spots would lighten or come out

It is probably cotton though there is no fiber label

Belt is attached at bodice and is tied at front

Length - about 27