Vintage 1950s Butterfly Garden Print Dress by Kramer Original
The ultimate spring party dress, this breathtaking vintage 1950’s confection is a true show stopper.
By Kramer Original, dress is crafted of a sumptuous Waverly fabric entitled “Ariel” that features a painterly garden print straight from an artist’s sketchbook. Fluttering gold butterflies in different shapes and sizes and resplendent pink and coral florals are showcased throughout.
Dress has a classic 1950’s fit and flare silhouette with nipped-in waist and full twirlable skirt with side pockets and attached net underskirt. The sculptural bodice has contoured cap sleeves and an elegant, yet flirty, scoop neck that repeats on the back. Front bodice features beautifully arranged pearls and prong-set rhinestones that give this dress total haute couture vibes.
Perfect for a spring soirée, brunch, garden party or wedding, this glamorous dress will have you turning heads at every occasion.
The ultimate spring party dress, this breathtaking vintage 1950’s confection is a true show stopper.
By Kramer Original, dress is crafted of a sumptuous Waverly fabric entitled “Ariel” that features a painterly garden print straight from an artist’s sketchbook. Fluttering gold butterflies in different shapes and sizes and resplendent pink and coral florals are showcased throughout.
Dress has a classic 1950’s fit and flare silhouette with nipped-in waist and full twirlable skirt with side pockets and attached net underskirt. The sculptural bodice has contoured cap sleeves and an elegant, yet flirty, scoop neck that repeats on the back. Front bodice features beautifully arranged pearls and prong-set rhinestones that give this dress total haute couture vibes.
Perfect for a spring soirée, brunch, garden party or wedding, this glamorous dress will have you turning heads at every occasion.
The ultimate spring party dress, this breathtaking vintage 1950’s confection is a true show stopper.
By Kramer Original, dress is crafted of a sumptuous Waverly fabric entitled “Ariel” that features a painterly garden print straight from an artist’s sketchbook. Fluttering gold butterflies in different shapes and sizes and resplendent pink and coral florals are showcased throughout.
Dress has a classic 1950’s fit and flare silhouette with nipped-in waist and full twirlable skirt with side pockets and attached net underskirt. The sculptural bodice has contoured cap sleeves and an elegant, yet flirty, scoop neck that repeats on the back. Front bodice features beautifully arranged pearls and prong-set rhinestones that give this dress total haute couture vibes.
Perfect for a spring soirée, brunch, garden party or wedding, this glamorous dress will have you turning heads at every occasion.
Additional Details
Era: Original Vintage 1950s
Fabric: “A Waverly Bonded Fabric” “Ariel” printed on fabric edges inside skirt. Fabric looks and feels like polished cotton.
Labels: Dresses of Distinction Kramer Original brand fabric label
Design: Butterfly garden floral print dress with a classic 1950’s fit and flare silhouette. Nipped-in waist (no boning), full skirt with side pockets and attached net underskirt, short cap sleeves, and a scoop neck that repeats on the back. Garden print includes colors of gold, pink, coral, and green on an ivory background. Pearls and prong-set rhinestones featured on the front bodice.
Closures: Center back metal zipper and hook & eye
Condition: Very good to excellent with minor wear consistent with age. Patina and darkening to some of the rhinestones. No belt.
Sizing: Fits like a modern X-SMALL to SMALL. Please see garment measurements below.
Measurements of Dress (APPROXIMATE)
Bust of the garment is measured underarm to underarm and then doubled.
Waist of the garment is measured straight across the narrowest point of the garment and then doubled.
Length of the garment is measured from the highest point of the shoulder to the bottom hem line.
Please allow room for movement and general comfort.
Item was photographed on our Women’s size 4 dress form.
Bust: 34”
Waist: 24”
Hips: Free
Length: 46”
Please note: This dress was photographed with a petticoat added to display the fullness of the skirt. Petticoat not included.
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