1950s Jonelle Orange Rose Print Cotton Maxi Dress 1980s-blouse Bust- 40" (101cms)

Bust- 40" (101cms)

Typically 1920s in styling with a huge shawl collar and wrap style body

I absolutely love design and like to think that it was inspired by the Christian Dior dress that Elizabeth Taylor wore to the 1961 Oscars where she won for her performance as a call girl in Butterfield 8

Although labelled a 14

No labels are present and this looks to be dressmaker made in the USA

1950s Jonelle Orange Rose Print Cotton Maxi Dress 1980s-blouse Bust- 40" (101cms)Founded in 1937, Jonelle was the trade name of textiles created by Cavendish Textiles and was a quality affair with fabric supplied to the top department stores and fashion houses of the era. This vivacious dress flaunts a signature 1950s silhouette with its full flared skirt, straight neckline and thick straps. Secured at the back with hidden snap closures, a wide pleated belt in coordinating orange cinches the waist and emphasises the wearers