40s 50s ELLEN KAYE BLUE GRIDWORK PLAID CHECK FIT AND FLARE DRESS - XS 1980s 4" hem on this)

4" hem on this)

I think it is later than 30s but not modern

approx a UK8-10 with a slim shoulder width

Fitted waistband with Fink metal zip to fasten and button to the waistband

which probably originally came with a belt

40s 50s ELLEN KAYE BLUE GRIDWORK PLAID CHECK FIT AND FLARE DRESS - XS 1980s 4" hem on this)Gorgeous early 50s blue gridwork plaid check light cotton dress by Ellen Kaye. The pattern and fabric placement on this is genious, really utilising the print to enhance the silhouette. Bodice is fitted and has diagonal underbust darts and a pretty straight cut neck with peaked sleeve cuffs and slit shoulders these could be worn pointed out or folded up in a shoulder cuff. Waist is fitted and the skirt is sewn in straight panels alternated with large