Vintage Anne Fogarty Dress, 1950s Purple Silk 2024 Print Dress, Flawless Fitted Sophistication Small

This particular dress has been with me since I moved to New York in the early 80s. It had been my mom's (as they often were), and I do believe this is one of the dresses she wore when a friend of hers painted her portrait. I never wore it myself, choosing to save it for a special occasion, and I guess when those occasions came, I was either too heavy to fit into it, or I couldn't find it among the stuff in my closet. In any case, it's in excellent condition.
A very sophisticated "look", with its tie at the throat, button bodice top, couture piecing (see how the front panels are sewn together), dolman sleeves, and not-extreme flair skirt. Seems like a great dress for an attourney, but especially for that special collector of such special dresses.
2 Pockets
7 Buttons (all original)
Zipper in back, length: 23"
Stand-up banded collar width: 1"
Self collar sewn-in width: 1"
Sleeve Length, Collar seam to end: 14"
18" measured "pit to pit" -- please note this dress design features a Dolman style sleeve.
Bust: 34"
Waist: 26"
Length: from shoulder sleeve to hem: 45”
Front placket seam from under bust to collar: 8 5/8"

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