Light in the Piazza

Models in polka-dot full-skirted dress and slim black embroidered sheath from Horrockses at Harvey Nichols, Vogue UK, May 1953,
1950s Simplicity 3791 Misses Scalloped Dress Pattern Full Skirt Womens Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 14 Bust 32
"Simplicity 3791; \"Mother & Daughter\" Fashion, for Daughter's pattern see Simplicity 3808. The dress features a fitted bodice and a gathered skirt with upper and lower sections. The upper skirt is scalloped and stitched over lower skirt. View 1 has a low scalloped neckline and short sleeves. In View 2, the scalloped edge of bodice is top stitched to yoke. The elbow length sleeves are gathered at the shoulder and a small collar trims the neck. Lovely rockabilly party formal style! Daughter