40s 50s BLUE CHECKED FULL SKIRTED GOVERNESS DRESS WITH LACE TRIM - S Westernwear Dropped waist: 29"

Dropped waist: 29"

Waist: 40"

Length is a bit longer than a standard ladies shirt and hip quite slim fitted

probably was originally floor length

Waist: 28" (can be cinched in with the tie straps)

40s 50s BLUE CHECKED FULL SKIRTED GOVERNESS DRESS WITH LACE TRIM - S Westernwear Dropped waist: 29"Elegant early 50s dress in a light silvery blue, black and dark blue check patterned taffeta satin type fabric. Fitted bodice with dropped waistband and a high neck with a curved bib trim and sweet lace edged collar. Padded shoulders and 3 4 sleeve with lacey turn up cuffs. Darted waistline and a full skirt that falls in gathers from the dropped waist down. Back metal zipper to fasten. Unlined. Dress is pictured with a petticoat which is not included