1950s Alfred Shaheen Red Orange and Yellow Cotton Sundress W/ Tiki Print

A sweet 1940s red crepe novelty calico-style print rayon swing dress with sewn-down pleated peplum, drop-shoulder and flared skirt back details. Origina...

1960s Emilio Pucci Psychedelic Print Mod Silk Jersey Day Dress w Full Skirt in Tangerine, Pink and Yellow: Banded waist and neckline with gathered skirt 3/4 length sleeves. Full bac...

1960s Nan Duskin "Summer Roses" Print Silk Chiffon Sheath Dress w Iridescent Sequins Throughout: Wiggle sheath style in a watered silk print of red, yellow, orange and green. Matchin...

A fabulous 1960s cotton Tori Richard for I. Magnin Honolulu, Hawaii nautical print maxi dress in tomato red and white with button down front and matching belt.

The print of this dress makes it a great piece for an autumnal day. It is a classic 1960's mini dress in lovely bright colours. The fine leaf print is made up of a wonderful mix of f...

Chic 1950s SUZY PERETTE Palm Royale yellow, orange, pink and green daisy flower print cotton fit n’ flare dress ! Features an elegant high neck with a tail...

Nylon orange and green flower print with sunray pleats and chiffon neck (TIGHT BEHIND THE NECK) Acétate lining. SIZE M

This is a really unusual couture made dress from Traina-Norrell that is almost certainly from the mid to late 1950s. The fabric is a superb silk taffeta in a rose print whilst the colours are chartreuse and earth tones of ochre and orange. It has wide straps, a fitted empire bust line with a balconette lining inside and a grosgrain strap to support the under bust. From the empire line flares an elongated A-line Princess seamed bodice. The low slung skirt, which is a deep gathered flounce, finishes below the knee and is of particularly lavish construction. There is a stiffened fine linen backing the flounce that is also supported by a second yellow linen under flounce to give unrivalled volume. The dress is also lined in a stiffened dyed yellow organza type fabric to give the dress a very structured look. It fastens to the rear with the original metal zip that is hidden along one of the seams. The dress, by one of the finest partnerships of decadent evening and occasion wear during the period is labelled Traina-Norrell. At first, we almost missed the label as it is hidden in the folds of the flounce towards the bottom of the dress. In very good to excellent vintage condition overall. Silk taffeta is notoriously prone to aging and this silk is in extremely good condition with no yarn separation. We have dry cleaned and the silk retains all of its lustre. However, in certain places, notably near the back of the zip, there is what we would call 'handling marks' which has resulted in slight 'greying' of the fabric, although it's very difficult to spot unless looking closely. There is the tiniest amount of fraying on the very edges of the shoulder straps. There is a very wide seam allowance on this dress and it could be altered at least one size bigger if not two by a trained seamstress. Our model is size UK 8 top - UK10 bottom or US 4-6 and this fits her well. Note on Designer: Normal Norell...