J. Peterman short sleeve cotton 1947 fit and flare vintage style dress size 2

Nautical blue and white striped vintage style fit and flare J. Peterman short sleeve 100% cotton dress size 2. Fitted bodice, wide skirt, self-belt. Some pulling at stitches in underarms as pictured. Description from merchant: The most flattering dress of the 20th century. Full, sweeping skirt and shaped bodice, for artful emphasis on legs, hips, waist, and bust. Rita wore it. Coeds and secretaries wore it. Your mother wore it. Women looked wonderful in it. Still do. And always will. Unless the female form undergoes some kind of radical transformation. Deliverance from the boxy, skimpy cut of WWII utility fashions. Splendid warm-weather translation of our classic 1947 Dress, with the same swinging sweep and sash ties but now in timeless cotton. Mid-calf length. Same V-neck bodice, darts at bust and waist. Same notched collar to stand up pertly, if you wish. Button front. Imported. This one definitely belongs in your closet, too. Imported.