What Would You Say About The Year of This Dress?

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Permalink Reply by Donna Blaney on September 13, 2011 at 6:57pm

I would say it's from the 50's, but that is just a guess on my part.  Very nice dress

Permalink Reply by TheVintageMerchant on September 13, 2011 at 8:39pm

1950s.

Permalink Reply by Gwen Martin Morris on September 13, 2011 at 8:49pm

Aha!  I entered the work force in the late 1950's and I recall wearing a pink dress styled like this one, except it was belted at the waist.  It was called a "Shirt Waiste Dress".   It had the 3/4 length sleeves, belted waist and either a pleated or gathered skirt.  I think you would be safe to say the CA is 1950-1960 because it was a very popular style and the style lasted for at least a decade.

Permalink Reply by Mary Ann Wilson on September 13, 2011 at 8:51pm

Hi There,

I believe it is a mid-late 1940"s dress and  if my memory is having an "on" day Henry Rosenfeld was sold in department stores and was a " good' dress then and I think it's a great dress now.   This is my first impression, it could be later, into the 50's.  Hope another vintagista can be more definite! 

Cheers,

Mary Ann

Permalink Reply by TheVintageMerchant on September 13, 2011 at 11:01pm

btw, since i'm a member of the VFG, i was concerned to read that you hadn't received any responses when you asked for dating help there...after a quick search, i found your question/post (from this past June), and it actually was answered after only about 5 minutes of being posted.  She, too, suggested 1950s, mid 50s, actually.   :)

 

 

 

 

Permalink Reply by Gwen Martin Morris on September 13, 2011 at 11:08pm

I did some research after sending you a message and I believe you will find the  answer at this link:

 

http://www.clotheslinejournal.com/shirtwaist.htm

 

This website states that the shirt waist dress actually appeared on the scene as early as 1947,  Let me know what you think after reading it.  

 

Gwen 

Treasure Corner 

Permalink Reply by Out Of The Attic 2u on September 14, 2011 at 4:24am

Thank you for all your replies. I appreciate everyone of them.

Funny about VFG I never recieved a response about an answer to my question. I will go and check it out. I was and still am having problems with the comp so it could have been on my end.

 

Permalink Reply by valerie cifaldi on September 14, 2011 at 4:53am

I concur with the mid 50's to early 60's era. I actually sold a similar Rosenfeld a few years ago but I thought it was a department store? but anyhow "Mad Men" era has been selling my hair accessories after the keyword was suggested by a buyer! anybody else using this as a keyword in titles?

Permalink Reply by Out Of The Attic 2u on September 14, 2011 at 4:59am

No but I will add it when I decide when to list it!!! Thanks for the tidbit :)

Permalink Reply by Ruby Lane - Carol Augustine on September 21, 2011 at 10:37am

I have a tip, if I may.  One way I use to determine the age of a dress, style name, sizes, etc. is to look at vintage sewing patterns. I always err on the side of caution with respect to the measurements for a size, but usually they are within the range.There are many, many websites selling vintage patterns, so you have a huge resource to tap into. Carol - the shop owner.

Permalink Reply by Out Of The Attic 2u on September 21, 2011 at 4:28pm

Hi Carol,

I have oodles of patterns which I sell elsewhere. Most of my patterns are from the 70's and 80's with a few from the 50's. I also have tons of books that have vintage fashions in them and I do boocoo searches on the net! I just wanted a quick picker-upper to save me some time since I work full time now!

But I do agree that looking at old sewing patterns are a good way to go. As always I do appreciate your help all the time, cause you is good. :0)

Barbara

Permalink Reply by Ruby Lane - Carol Augustine on September 23, 2011 at 2:28am

Hey Barbara, If you find that 'quick picker-upper' let me know, I could use it!!! bah lolololol

 

Obviously, I am sleep deprived.

 

Carol

 

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