Monochromatic Midcentury Modern Marshall Field MCM 1950s Checkered Party Dress

Description: This understated 1950s cocktail dress, cut from black and white cotton gingham, is a sassy little classic. Featuring a double banded waist like a present perfectly wrapped with two darling bows, her daring bodice boasts a deep V flanked by a pop-friendly pointed collar. Her skirt’s pleated pouf is supported by a layer of white tulle for added flounce and fluffability, contrasting smartly with the column skirt underneath. You know what they say— party on the top, business on the bottom! Okay, so they don’t say that. But when they see you coming in this, they just might. Fully lined, metal zippy at center back. 📏 Bust: approximately 36“ with darts for a little extra room for the girls…👯‍♀️ 📏 Waist at smallest point: approximately 27“ 📏 Shoulder to hem: approximately 37“ 🎙️And a word on the brand: Tracing their origins all the way back to antebellum Chicago, Marshall Field & Co. was one of the world's first true department stores. Their historic flagship building still stands, its iconic clock (immortalized by Norman Rockwell), massive columns, & outrageous Tiffany ceiling emblematic of that brief, beautiful moment in retail history between bespoke & fast fashion. Marshall Field & Co. were the first to establish the now ubiquitous bridal registry, they were the first to offer personal shoppers & in-store dining, & they pioneered the radical idea that the fairer sex might feel more comfortable discussing ladies clothing with lady clerks. One of the first major retailers to employ women, Marshall Fields & Co. came under fire in the early years of the 20th century for failing to pay female employees fair wages, sparking a debate which, unlike the store itself, continues to this day. This dresss continues, too... without debate... timeless in its encapsulation of an era that clearly valued elegance and craftsmanship. Or should I say craftWOMANship..? 💃

Price: 155 USD

Location: Barnstable, Massachusetts

End Time: 2025-01-18T16:13:55.000Z

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